Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 282: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,"; requirements for earned wage access services; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 282 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,"; requirements for earned wage access services; provide. Primary sponsor: Russ Goodman (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Rick Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted.
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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 Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide requirements for earned wage access services; to provide for fees that may be charged for such services; to provide for prohibitions; to provide for consumer protections; to provide that earned wage access payments are nonrecourse; to provide that earned wage access services shall not be considered lending activity or money transmission; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“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- Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper