Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 79: "Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act"; enact
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 79 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Russ Goodman (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Blake Tillery (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Brandon Beach, Mike Hodges (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2025): 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 Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise threshold amounts of fentanyl and related substances necessary to constitute the offenses of possessing, selling, distributing, and manufacturing of such substances; to revise mandatory minimum departure provisions for defendants convicted of trafficking of substances in violation of Code Section 16-13-31, relating to trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana, or methamphetamine and penalties; to amend various titles of the O.C.G.A., so as to provide for conforming changes; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 24
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
“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 123
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Immediately Transmitted to Senate
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Postponed
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
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