Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 538: "Forever Chemicals Transparency 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 538 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Forever Chemicals Transparency Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Mike Hodges (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic). 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 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of water pollution and surface-water use, so as to require publicly owned treatment works to seek information from industrial users relating to the manufacture or use of PFAS; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; 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 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
“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