Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 167: Recognition of Marriage; only the union of man and woman; repeal -CA
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 167 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Recognition of Marriage; only the union of man and woman; repeal -CA. Primary sponsor: RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nabilah Parkes, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 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 RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the recognition of marriage as only the union of man and woman; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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