Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 526: Mental Health; the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 526 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Mental Health; the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; provide. Primary sponsor: Randy Robertson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Lee Anderson (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 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 Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to mental health, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of recovery residences; to provide for minimum standards; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for applications for licensing; to provide for provisional licensing; to provide for compliance; to provide for the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for enforcement actions; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for inspections; to provide for procedures and penalties relating to unlicensed recovery residences; to provide for definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide legislative findings; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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