Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1: 'Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act'; enact
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 'Fair and Safe Athletic Opportunities Act'; enact. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Steve Gooch (Republican), Brandon Beach, Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Colton Moore, Mike Hodges (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): Effective Date.
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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 Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to provide generally for competitively fair and safe student participation in middle school, high school, and college sports; to promote fair and safe competition; to provide for equal athletic opportunities and safety; to provide for specific designations of teams operated or sponsored by local school systems, public schools, participating private schools, and postsecondary educational institutions in this state; to prohibit males from participating in interscholastic and intercollegiate competitions on teams designated as female; to prohibit females from participating in competition on intercollegiate teams designated as male, subject to exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 27
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 11
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
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