Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 534: Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; provide for creation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 534 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; provide for creation. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Kim Jackson (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Josh McLaurin (Democratic). 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 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to minors, so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Baby Bond Savings Plan; to provide for the administration of such plan; to provide for a board of directors; to authorize the board of directors to invest plan funds; to provide for the creation of a fund in the state treasury; to provide the authority for establishing a comprehensive investment plan; to provide for furnishing annual financial statements to savings trust account owners; to provide for eligibility requirements for the plan; to authorize the General Assembly to contribute to the plan; to provide for minimum contributions by the General Assembly to the plan; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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