Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1385: Fire protection and safety; improve government efficiency by updating provisions of office of the Safety Fire Commissioner
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1385 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fire protection and safety; improve government efficiency by updating provisions of office of the Safety Fire Commissioner. Primary sponsor: Johnny Chastain (Republican), Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican), Matthew Gambill (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8 and 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing and fire protection and safety, respectively, so as to improve government efficiency by updating provisions of the office of the Safety Fire Commissioner; to provide for procedures for rules promulgation, hearings, and appeals; to provide for the appointment of a deputy commissioner of safety fire; to provide for certain powers in suspected arson investigations; to provide for immediate reporting of fatalities caused by fire or smoke; to provide for suspension or revocation of a license; to provide for an increased reinspection fee; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Chastain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Eddie Lumsden | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Brent Cox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Carter Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Stan Gunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Matthew Gambill | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper