Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 863: Georgia Small Business Set-Aside Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 863 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Small Business Set-Aside Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Teddy Reese (Democratic), Karen Mathiak (Republican), Michael Smith (Democratic), Jason Ridley (Republican), Bryce Berry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state purchasing, so as to provide for a small business set-aside program administered by the Department of Administrative Services under which state agencies would be required to make reasonable efforts to dedicate 20 percent of their annual procurement contracts to projects and contracts involving small businesses; to provide for certification of small businesses; to provide for a small business directory; to provide for an annual reporting requirement; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Karen Mathiak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Michael Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper