Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 524: Public officers and employees; elected officers or officials shall not have their employment terminated solely as a result of being elected to or holding an elected office; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 524 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public officers and employees; elected officers or officials shall not have their employment terminated solely as a result of being elected to or holding an elected office; provide. Primary sponsor: Eric Bell (Democratic), Billy Mitchell (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Bryce Berry (Democratic), Ruwa Romman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 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 1 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding public officers and employees, so as to provide that elected officers or officials shall not have their employment terminated solely as a result of being elected to or holding an elected office; to provide for termination of such employment if holding such office impairs more than half of the elected officer's or official's employment duties; to provide for mandatory leave without pay for certain public employees holding certain elected offices; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Ruwa Romman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
“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