Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 962: Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; Board of Directors shall determine maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; provide
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 962 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; Board of Directors shall determine maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; provide. Primary sponsor: Chuck Martin (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican), Jan Jones (Republican), Bruce Williamson (Republican), Shaw Blackmon (Republican), Stacey Evans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 20-3-634 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to savings trust accounts, availability, and terms and provisions relative to the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan, so as to provide that the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan shall determine the maximum contribution limit for savings trust accounts; to amend Code Section 48-7-27, relating to computation of taxable net income, so as to modify an exemption from taxable net income for contributions to certain education savings plans; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Carter Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bruce Williamson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Shaw Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 146 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper