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SB 446: Student Scholarship Organizations; State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; provide

Passed one chamber Official data

Introduced
In committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Enacted

Last official action: March 31, 2026 ·Record last updated: Oct 22, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC

Plain-language summary

SB 446 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Student Scholarship Organizations; State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; provide. Primary sponsor: Clint Dixon (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Rick Williams (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Postponed.

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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 Chapter 2A of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to student scholarship organizations, so as to provide for the State of Georgia to participate in the federal tax credit program for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for rules and guidelines; to provide for definitions; to make conforming changes; to amend Code Section 48-7-29.16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax credits for contributions to student scholarship organizations, so as to make a conforming change; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20

Name	Role	Party	Chamber	District
Clint Dixon	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	45
Billy Hickman	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	4
Frank Ginn	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	47
Steve Gooch	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	51
Blake Tillery	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	19
Bo Hatchett	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	50
Randy Robertson	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	29
Jason Anavitarte	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	31
Bill Cowsert	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	46
Russ Goodman	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	8
Greg Dolezal	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	27
Shawn Still	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	48
Larry Walker	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	20
John Albers	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	56
Carden Summers	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	13
Chuck Hufstetler	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	52
Mike Hodges	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	3
Jason T. Dickerson	Primary sponsor	Not applicable (committee)	—	—
Rick Williams	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	25
Tim Bearden	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	30
Kay Kirkpatrick	Primary sponsor	Republican	Senate	32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

March 31, 2026House Postponed
March 27, 2026House Postponed
March 25, 2026House Postponed
March 20, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
February 20, 2026House Second Readers
February 19, 2026House First Readers
February 18, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted
February 18, 2026Senate Third Read
February 18, 2026Senate Engrossed
February 17, 2026Senate Read Second Time
February 12, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported
February 3, 2026Senate Read and Referred

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Bill text — As introduced LC 49 2559 (official legislature file)

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Key facts

Bill: SB 446
Chamber: Senate
Introduced: February 2, 2026
Stage: Passed one chamber
Last action: March 31, 2026

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