Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 313: Education; authorize and require all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 313 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; authorize and require all public elementary and secondary schools to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations. Primary sponsor: Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Charlice Byrd (Republican), Noelle Kahaian (Republican), Steve Tarvin (Republican), Mike Cameron (Republican), Martin Momtahan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 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 19A of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to American history recognition and significant documents, so as to authorize and require all public elementary and secondary schools in this state to display the Ten Commandments in multiple locations; to provide for specifications for such displays; to provide legislative findings and intent; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Dunahoo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Charlice Byrd | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Noelle Kahaian | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Steve Tarvin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mike Cameron | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Martin Momtahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
“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