Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 82: Georgia Guest Worker Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 82 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Guest Worker Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Matt Reeves (Republican), Rey Martinez (Republican), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Alan Powell (Republican), Bill Werkheiser (Republican), Shelly Hutchinson. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 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 Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for a state administered guest worker program under the Commissioner of Labor; to provide for the purpose of such program; to provide definitions; to provide for the procedures for such program and the requirements to participate in such program; to provide for authorizations to participate in such program, identification cards, and renewals of authorizations; to provide for penalties for violations; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for contingent effectiveness; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Rey Martinez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Bill Werkheiser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 157 |
| Shelly Hutchinson | 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