Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 400: Education; unaccredited institutions from offering degrees; prohibit
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 400 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; unaccredited institutions from offering degrees; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Max Burns (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.
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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 1A of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions, so as to prohibit unaccredited institutions from offering degrees; to require certain institutions to participate in the Tuition Guaranty Trust Fund and to provide how such institutions may participate; to provide for indemnification; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| 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
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper