Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 486: Laws and Statutes; provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 486 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Laws and Statutes; provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Carden Summers (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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 Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to revise provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding venue, so as to provide for a cross-reference; 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 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
“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