Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 543: Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 543 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Bryce Berry (Democratic), Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Robert Dawson (Democratic), Tangie Herring (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to require testing of drinking water in child care learning centers and schools for lead contamination; to provide for notice and reporting of test results and remediation plans; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for an exemption; to prohibit waivers; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Robert Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tangie Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
“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