Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 321: Workers' Compensation; chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 321 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Workers' Compensation; chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901; provide. Primary sponsor: Mike Hodges (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican). 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 Code Section 34-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability of workers' compensation to employers and employees generally, so as to provide that the chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901, et seq., as amended, and its extensions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“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