Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 455: Georgia Artificial Intelligence Commission; establishment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 455 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Artificial Intelligence Commission; establishment. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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 Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to provide for the establishment of the Georgia Artificial Intelligence Commission; to provide for responsibilities; to provide for purpose; to provide for assignment to the Georgia Technology Authority; to provide for annual reports; to provide for membership, terms, meetings, and compensation; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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