Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 120: Education; public schools, local education agencies, and public postsecondary institutions shall not promote, support, or maintain any programs or activities that advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 120 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; public schools, local education agencies, and public postsecondary institutions shall not promote, support, or maintain any programs or activities that advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Primary sponsor: Marty Harbin (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Colton Moore, Sam Watson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Brandon Beach, Lee Anderson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.
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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 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to provide that public schools, local education agencies, and public postsecondary institutions shall not promote, support, or maintain any programs or activities that advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion; to provide for sanctions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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 Recommitted
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper