Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 583: False Advertising; any person, firm, or corporation to display all fees associated with a consumer transaction when displaying the total price of a good; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 583 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: False Advertising; any person, firm, or corporation to display all fees associated with a consumer transaction when displaying the total price of a good; require. Primary sponsor: Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, David Lucas (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 Part 4 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to false advertising, so as to require any person, firm, or corporation to display all fees associated with a consumer transaction when displaying the total price of a good; to provide for exceptions; to provide for violations; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
“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