Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1593: Alcoholic beverages; sale within 250 feet of any polling place; repeal prohibition
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1593 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Alcoholic beverages; sale within 250 feet of any polling place; repeal prohibition. Primary sponsor: Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Terry Cummings (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 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 Code Section 3-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays, election days, and Christmas Day, so as to repeal the prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages within 250 feet of any polling place; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Terry Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“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