Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 590: Animal Protection; protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; strengthen
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 590 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Animal Protection; protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; strengthen. Primary sponsor: Carden Summers (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Sam Watson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Drew Echols (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Matt Brass (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Larry Walker (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican). 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 Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to animal protection generally, so as to strengthen protections for dogs possessed for breeding purposes; to provide a definition; to expand minimum standards of care applicable to dog breeders; to limit the total number of dogs that may be possessed for breeding purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“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