Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 829: Education, Department of; publish guidance relating to best practices for secure browsing and parental controls; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 829 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education, Department of; publish guidance relating to best practices for secure browsing and parental controls; require. Primary sponsor: Arlene Beckles (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Al Williams (Democratic), Robert Flournoy (Democratic), Segun Adeyina (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to require the Department of Education to publish guidance relating to best practices for secure browsing and parental controls; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 39 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to online internet safety, so as to require the Attorney General publish an annual report documenting its enforcement actions relating to online safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlene Beckles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Al Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Robert Flournoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Segun Adeyina | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“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
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper