Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 537: Education; schools that receive state funds from displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 537 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; schools that receive state funds from displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Marty Harbin (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Drew Echols (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to prohibit schools that receive state funds from displaying any flag other than the flag of the United States or the flag, coat of arms, or state emblem of the State of Georgia; to make it unlawful for any individual to display or cause to be displayed a flag subject to such prohibition; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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