Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 25: Dignity is Essential Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 25 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Dignity is Essential Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandra Scott (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 15, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance generally, so as to provide for the submission of a waiver request by the Department of Human Services to permit the recipients of certain public assistance benefits to use such benefits for the purpose of purchasing diapers or menstrual hygiene products if the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service makes such waiver available to states; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
“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