Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 588: Labor and Industrial Relations, Revenue and Taxation, and Social Services; certain protections of caregivers; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 588 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Labor and Industrial Relations, Revenue and Taxation, and Social Services; certain protections of caregivers; provide. Primary sponsor: Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kim Jackson (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 Titles 34, 48, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, revenue and taxation, and social services, respectively, so as to provide for certain protections of caregivers; to provide for duration of sick leave; to revise a definition; to increase the tax credit for qualified caregiving expenses; to provide for no displacement from other programs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
“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