Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 54: State Board of Education; establishment of a program and state-wide database relating to threats to safety made on or impacting school campuses; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 54 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Board of Education; establishment of a program and state-wide database relating to threats to safety made on or impacting school campuses; require. Primary sponsor: Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, David Lucas (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): 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 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state board of education, so as to require the establishment of a program and state-wide database by the State Board of Education relating to threats to safety made on or impacting school campuses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| 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