Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 85: Grants for Foster Children; a grant program to provide grants to former foster youth who meet eligibility requirements, subject to specific appropriations; establish
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 85 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Grants for Foster Children; a grant program to provide grants to former foster youth who meet eligibility requirements, subject to specific appropriations; establish. Primary sponsor: Matt Brass (Republican), Brandon Beach, Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), John Albers (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Jason Esteves. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Act 120.
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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 12 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to postsecondary education grants for foster children and adopted children, so as to establish a grant program to provide grants to former foster youth who meet eligibility requirements, subject to specific appropriations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| 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
- Act 120
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
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