Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 197: "End Public Funding of Misinformation Act"' enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 197 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "End Public Funding of Misinformation Act"' enact. Primary sponsor: Nan Orrock (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Kenya Wicks (Democratic), 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 Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to repeal and reserve Article 2, relating to positive alternatives for pregnancy and parenting grant program; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| 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