Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 495: "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 495 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Sally Harrell (Democratic), Shawn Still (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Ben Watson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Russ Goodman (Republican), Nabilah Parkes, Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Max Burns (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jason T. Dickerson, Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Drew Echols (Republican), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| 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