Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 489: End Public Funding of Misinformation Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 489 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: End Public Funding of Misinformation Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Anne Westbrook (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Marvin Lim (Democratic), Sam Park (Democratic), Shea Roberts (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to repeal and reserve Article 2, relating to positive alternatives for pregnancy and parenting grant program; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Westbrook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Tanya Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Sam Park | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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