Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 643: Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 643 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement; provide. Primary sponsor: Rick Townsend (Republican), Scott Hilton (Republican), Bethany Ballard (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Lynn Heffner. Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to provide for the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and regulation; to provide for the creation and maintenance of records; to provide for immunity from civil liability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Townsend | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 179 |
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Bethany Ballard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Matt Dubnik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Lynn Heffner | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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