Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 196: "Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 196 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Nan Orrock (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (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 3 of Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to perinatal facilities, so as to explicitly prohibit limited services pregnancy centers from engaging in false or misleading advertising about the products or services provided at such centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide for notice and procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for cause of action; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
“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