Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 267: Riley Gaines Act; enact
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 267 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Riley Gaines Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Josh Bonner (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican), Will Wade (Republican), Ginny Ehrhart (Republican), Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Todd Jones (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Senate Tabled.
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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 various titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to provide for separate restroom and changing areas for males and females in schools; to provide for sleeping arrangements on school trips to be made according to sex; to provide for definitions throughout the Official Code of Georgia Annotated of certain terms relating to sex; to provide for legislative findings on the importance of certain distinctions between the sexes; to require any collector of vital statistics throughout this state to identify each individual as either male or female; to replace the term "gender" throughout the Code with "sex"; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bonner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Will Wade | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Ginny Ehrhart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper