Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 502: "The Affordability Act of 2026"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 502 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "The Affordability Act of 2026"; enact. Primary sponsor: Harold Jones (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sally Harrell (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 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 Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from sales and use tax, so as to exempt the sale or use of baby products, healthcare products, first aid supplies, school supplies, workforce training materials, home energy efficiency products, gun safes, gun lock boxes, and emergency preparedness supplies, from taxation; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
“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