Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1474: Supporting Early Education and Development (SEED) Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1474 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Supporting Early Education and Development (SEED) Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sam Park (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Eric Gisler (Democratic), Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Tangie Herring (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): House Second Readers.
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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 Article 1 of Chapter 1A of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to early care and learning, so as to provide for the annual publication of a map identifying geographic areas where the demand for organizations that provide care for children between the ages of zero and five exceeds available licensed slots by a ratio of at least three to one; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to state income taxes, so as to provide for an income tax credit for contributions to childcare organizations; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Tanya Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Eric Gisler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Tangie Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper