Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 144: Fertilizers or Pesticides; a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; clarify
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Plain-language summary
SB 144 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Fertilizers or Pesticides; a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency; clarify. Primary sponsor: Sam Watson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Brandon Beach, Russ Goodman (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Randy Robertson (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 Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for use of fertilizers, plant growth regulators, or pesticides, so as to clarify that a manufacturer cannot be held liable for failing to warn consumers of health risks above those required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with respect to pesticides; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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 94
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- House Passed/Adopted
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
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