Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 73: "Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act' or "SAVE Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 73 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act' or "SAVE Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Chuck Payne (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Jason Esteves. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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 Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide certain protections for veterans and other eligible persons applying for benefits; to provide for limitations; to provide for violations; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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