Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 166: Counties; ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; revise provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 166 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Counties; ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Senate Read Second Time.
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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 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only, so as to revise provisions relating to ordinances for governing and policing unincorporated areas of counties; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to authorize enhanced monetary penalties for repeated violations of certain county and municipal codes or ordinances; to provide for a definition; to provide limitations on such penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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 Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper