Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 296: Uniform Rules of the Road; operation of a school bus while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; establish the offense
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 296 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Uniform Rules of the Road; operation of a school bus while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; establish the offense. Primary sponsor: Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Brian Strickland (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 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road, so as to establish the offense of operation of a school bus while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to establish the offense of endangering school bus occupants while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to provide for penalties; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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