Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 686: Georgia Sports Betting Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 686 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Sports Betting Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Marcus Wiedower, Chuck Martin (Republican), Matt Dubnik (Republican), Noel Williams (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude from the definition of "bet" any consideration paid to a sports betting licensee; to provide for the exemption of persons lawfully engaged in online sports betting from regulations and restrictions regarding gambling information; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Wiedower | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Matt Dubnik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Noel Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 148 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper