Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 401: Education; local boards of education shall be required to provide instruction in firearm safety in kindergarten through grade 12; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 401 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; local boards of education shall be required to provide instruction in firearm safety in kindergarten through grade 12; provide. Primary sponsor: Rick Williams (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): 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 Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that local boards of education shall be required to provide instruction in firearm safety in kindergarten through grade 12; to provide that such instruction may be incorporated into a course of study in health and physical education; to provide for the adoption of content standards by the State Board of Education; to provide that local boards of education may establish a curriculum in firearm safety; to provide requirements for such curriculum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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