Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 320: "Georgia Civil Rights Act of 2025"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 320 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Georgia Civil Rights Act of 2025"; enact. Primary sponsor: Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 Titles 8, 10, 34, 35, 45, and 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, labor and industrial relations, law enforcement officers and agencies, public officers and employees, and state government, respectively, so as to provide comprehensive state civil rights laws protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, familial status, or national origin; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
“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