Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 294: Distilled Spirits; sale of consumable hemp products by retail dealers in distilled spirits; authorize
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 294 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Distilled Spirits; sale of consumable hemp products by retail dealers in distilled spirits; authorize. Primary sponsor: Carden Summers (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Brandon Beach, Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Lee Anderson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to distilled spirits, so as to authorize the sale of consumable hemp products by retail dealers in distilled spirits; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“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