Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 188: Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 188 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; create. Primary sponsor: Jason Esteves, Harold Jones (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Kim Jackson (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 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 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to services for the aging, so as to create the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Agency; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Adult and Aging Services Board; to provide for membership, powers, and duties; to provide for an agency executive director; to provide for executive personnel; to provide for transfer of property, personnel, and funding from the Department of Human Services and the Division of Aging Services; to provide for further authorizations; to provide for receipt of funds and appropriations; to provide for an annual report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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