Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 228: Georgia Farmstead Relief Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 228 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Farmstead Relief Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Mitchell Horner (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Chas Cannon (Republican), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican), Trey Kelley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): 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 2 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards, labeling, and adulteration of food, so as to authorize and regulate the production of farmstead products for human consumption; to provide relief from unnecessary regulatory burdens to small dairy farmers and dairy product producers; to provide standards for safety, cleanliness, and health for such products; to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to enforce such standards and to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for and require permits related to the production of farmstead products; to provide for penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Horner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Chas Cannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 172 |
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Brent Cox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“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