Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1608: Georgia Youth Advisory Council; create
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1608 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Youth Advisory Council; create. Primary sponsor: Omari Crawford (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Bryce Berry (Democratic), Akbar Ali (Democratic), Imani Barnes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 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 Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies of state government, so as to create the Georgia Youth Advisory Council; to provide for appointment of members to the advisory council; to provide for criteria of the membership of the advisory council; to provide for terms of members; to provide for quarterly meetings; to provide for purpose and activities of the advisory council; to provide for annual reports; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Crawford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Akbar Ali | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 106 |
| Imani Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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