Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 246: "Reproductive Freedom 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 246 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Reproductive Freedom Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Jason Esteves. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians and others; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to taxes; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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