Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 412: Education; accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; increase
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 412 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; increase. Primary sponsor: Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Shawn Still (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Donzella James (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Senate Read Second Time.
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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 4 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sick, personal, and maternity leave for teachers and other school personnel, so as to increase from three to five the number of accumulated sick leave days teachers and other school personnel may take each school year for personal or professional reasons; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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 Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper