Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 215: State Bar of Georgia; responsibilities of the administrative arm of the Supreme Court relative to the practice of law in this state; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 215 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Bar of Georgia; responsibilities of the administrative arm of the Supreme Court relative to the practice of law in this state; provide. Primary sponsor: Randy Robertson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Bar of Georgia, so as to provide for the responsibilities of the administrative arm of the Supreme Court relative to the practice of law in this state; to repeal provisions for the establishment of a unified self-governing bar association to be known as the 'State Bar of Georgia,' composed of all persons licensed to practice law in this state; to repeal provisions relative to the amendment of rules and regulations of the State Bar of Georgia; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
“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