Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 736: Education; policies prohibiting bullying and cyberbullying; add and revise definitions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 736 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; policies prohibiting bullying and cyberbullying; add and revise definitions. Primary sponsor: Sheila Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 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 Code Section 20-2-751.4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to policies prohibiting bullying and cyberbullying required, enforcement of policies including assignment to alternative school, notice, antibullying training programs and materials, limitation of liability, and noncompliance, so as to add and revise definitions; to revise provisions of school policies regarding the prevention of bullying; to require the provision of certain information regarding antibullying programs; to provide for reports; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
“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