Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 248: Georgia Council on Library Materials Standards; establish and provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 248 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Council on Library Materials Standards; establish and provide. Primary sponsor: Clint Dixon (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican). 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 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to establish and provide for the Georgia Council on Library Materials Standards; to provide for definitions, including definitions for the terms "harmful to minors," "restricted materials," and "sexually explicit materials"; to require the Georgia Council on Library Materials Standards to establish standards for the designation of restricted materials by local boards of education, standards for the use and restriction of instructional materials, and standards for the use and restriction of public school library collection materials; to provide for definitions; to provide for short titles; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“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