Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 346: Local government; prohibit municipalities and counties from using public, educational, and governmental programming (PEG) channels for political purposes
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 346 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; prohibit municipalities and counties from using public, educational, and governmental programming (PEG) channels for political purposes. Primary sponsor: Don Parsons (Republican), John Carson (Republican), Devan Seabaugh (Republican), Matt Barton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 76 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to expedited franchising of cable and video services, so as to prohibit municipalities and counties from using public, educational, and governmental programing (PEG) channels for political purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Parsons | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| John Carson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Devan Seabaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Matt Barton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“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