Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 275: Barbers and Cosmetologists; State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State; remove
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 275 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Barbers and Cosmetologists; State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State; remove. Primary sponsor: Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Emanuel Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 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 10 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to barbers and cosmetologists, so as to remove the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers from the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State; to make such board a division of the Department of Public Health; to make conforming changes; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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