Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 178: State Depository Board; allow the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 178 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Depository Board; allow the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin; provide. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), Brandon Beach, Clint Dixon (Republican), Jason Esteves. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state depositories, so as to provide for the State Depository Board to allow the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin; to provide for a limit on such investment; to provide for requirements for the safe handling of such assets; to provide for the loaning of such assets; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 and Referred
- Senate Hopper