Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 552: "True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act"; enact
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 552 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "True Patriotism and Universal Student Access (TPUSA) Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Ben Watson (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Steven McNeel (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Ed Setzler (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.
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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 Subpart 2A of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clubs and organizations, so as to provide for equal access to public schools for students engaging in political or philosophical expression; to authorize the organization of partisan and nonpartisan student groups and gatherings; to provide for school disclaimers of sponsorship; to prohibit discrimination based on the content of student speech within a limited open forum; to provide for the maintenance of order and discipline; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 30
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Steven McNeel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 497
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
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