Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 822: Courts; prohibit inclusion of Georgia-specific content on all future Georgia bar examinations for attorney licensure
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 822 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; prohibit inclusion of Georgia-specific content on all future Georgia bar examinations for attorney licensure. Primary sponsor: Karen Lupton (Democratic), Marvin Lim (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 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 Article 1 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to attorneys generally, so as to prohibit the inclusion of Georgia-specific content on all future Georgia bar examinations for attorney licensure; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“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