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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 541: Education; tuition equalization grants; expand definition of an approved school to include certain institutions which offer programs in nursing

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 541 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; tuition equalization grants; expand definition of an approved school to include certain institutions which offer programs in nursing. Primary sponsor: Katie Dempsey (Republican), Sharon Cooper (Republican), Darlene Taylor (Republican), Brian Prince (Democratic), Lee Hawkins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Act 470.

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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 Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to expand the definition of an approved school to include certain institutions which offer programs in nursing; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Katie DempseyPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse13
Sharon CooperPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
Darlene TaylorPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse173
Brian PrincePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse132
Lee HawkinsPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse27

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Act 470
  2. House Date Signed by Governor
  3. House Sent to Governor
  4. Senate Passed/Adopted
  5. Senate Third Read
  6. Senate Read Second Time
  7. Senate Committee Favorably Reported
  8. Senate Read and Referred
  9. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
  10. House Third Readers
  11. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
  12. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Showing 12 most recent of 16 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source