Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 996: Agriculture, Department of; food deserts; require annual reporting
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 996 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Agriculture, Department of; food deserts; require annual reporting. Primary sponsor: Bryce Berry (Democratic), Robert Dawson (Democratic), Imani Barnes (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Angie O'Steen (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): 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 Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Agriculture, so as to require annual reporting by such department regarding food deserts in this state; to provide for definitions; 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 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Robert Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Imani Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Angie O'Steen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 169 |
“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