Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 181: Education; public schools and public postsecondary institutions shall not accept funding from or enter into contracts with foreign adversaries; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 181 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; public schools and public postsecondary institutions shall not accept funding from or enter into contracts with foreign adversaries; provide. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Randy Robertson (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 and public postsecondary institutions shall not accept funding from or enter into contracts with foreign adversaries; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| 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
- Senate Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper