Georgia · Current officeholder
Bill Hitchens
Republican Georgia House, District 161
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Sponsored legislation
113 bills in the current data (113 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 115 | Natural Resources, Department of; certain notice upon registration of a vessel; provide | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2026 |
| HR 28 | Burns, Speaker Jon and Mrs. Dayle; celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 22, 2026 |
| HB 37 | Effingham County; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 22, 2026 |
| HB 369 | Motor vehicles; sale of food or beverages; provide vehicle equipment standards | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| HB 1534 | Chatham County; State Court; provide additional judge | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| HB 1404 | Pooler, City of; levy an excise tax | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| HB 1391 | Specialty license plates; honor public safety officers; establish | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 12, 2026 |
| HB 985 | Veterans affairs; revise terms of eligibility for persons to be buried in Georgia veteran cemeteries | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 438 | Employees' Retirement System of Georgia; allow certain sworn law enforcement officers to be eligible for retirement benefits at age 55; provisions | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1560 | Springfield, City of; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1203 | Chatham County; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1200 | Chatham County; City of Savannah; school district ad valorem tax; homestead exemption; provisions | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 1186 | Garden City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Authority; repeal Act | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 11, 2026 |
| HB 944 | Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor carriers and commercial vehicles; update reference date | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 549 | Peace officers; extend time frame for which reimbursement of total training expenses by a subsequent employer may be sought | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 1128 | State Board of Workers' Compensation; notice of eligibility for compensation to an injured employee to his or her legal guardian; provide | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 6, 2026 |
| HB 1230 | Aviation; prohibit operation of unmanned aircraft systems over a place of incarceration | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 5, 2026 |
| HB 966 | Garden City, City of; mayor to fill any vacancy in the office of mayor pro tempore; provide | Primary sponsor | Enacted | April 2, 2026 |
| HR 1886 | F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway; Houston County; dedicate | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 964 | Revenue and taxation; state and local title ad valorem tax fee; exempt certain motor vehicles used in fire protection services for local governments | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 283 | Motor vehicles; issuance of a refusal to sign citation; provide | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 1087 | Disabled Veteran Home Modification Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 31, 2026 |
| HB 583 | Motor vehicles; increase number of free license plates issued to certain veterans | Primary sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 27, 2026 |
| HR 1940 | Buy Local Savannah; commitment to strengthening independent businesses and preserving the unique character and economic vitality of Savannah and Chatham County; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 990 | Public Safety, Department of; creation of a program to assist former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary care costs; provide | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 108 | Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act or SAVE Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 1022 | Motor vehicles; prohibit electric tinting | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2026 |
| HB 1579 | Savannah, City of; change corporate limits | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 20, 2026 |
| HB 1191 | Motor vehicles; additional military medal awards eligible for special veteran license plates; provide | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 19, 2026 |
| HR 1721 | Baldino, Corporal Daniel; Corporal Dylan Warren; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 16, 2026 |
| HB 1465 | Motor vehicles; repeal requirement to display a revalidation decal as evidence of annual motor vehicle registration renewal | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 9, 2026 |
| HR 1581 | Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway; Tattnall County; dedicate | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 6, 2026 |
| HB 613 | Administrative Services, Department of; preferences in certain public works construction contracts to a contractor participating in a registered apprenticeship program; provide | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 6, 2026 |
| HB 1296 | Mental health; pilot program to support clinical research of certain veterans and first responders suffering from certain conditions; provide | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2026 |
| HR 1591 | The Claxton Enterprise; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2026 |
| HR 1545 | Cole, Jesse and Emily; Banana Ball and Bananas Foster; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 997 | Penal institutions; limit time that Department of Community Supervision can hold certain inmates in a county facility | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 574 | Labor and industrial relations; applicability of workers' compensation to employers and employees; provisions | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 184 | Georgia Consumer Protection Towing Act; enact | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 1380 | Special license plates; International Symbol of Access; provide issuance to current and former members of the General Assembly for qualified applicants | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 3, 2026 |
| HB 821 | Criminal procedure; include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| HB 1398 | Georgia Child Care Alternatives, Resources, and Education Act; Trixtian's Law; enact | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 26, 2026 |
| HR 1427 | Congress; pass Thiokol Memorial Gold Medical Act; urge | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1412 | Courts; payment of certain money arising from traffic fines generated by members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 25, 2026 |
| HB 1292 | Health; exempt from certificate of need requirements certain nursing homes for war veterans | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 24, 2026 |
| HR 1436 | Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 20, 2026 |
| HB 809 | Motor vehicles; minimum speed limit of 50 miles per hour on certain highways; provide | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 20, 2026 |
| HB 1338 | Savannah, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; homestead exemption; provisions | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 1265 | Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties; provisions | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 1080 | Georgia Public Safety Support Fund Act; enact | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2026 |
| HB 675 | Crimes and offenses; criminal offenses related to material support of terrorism; provide | Primary sponsor | In committee | February 18, 2026 |
| HB 1270 | Criminal procedure; installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 12, 2026 |
| HR 1267 | Emergency Management Association of Georgia; Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; 02/26/26; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 5, 2026 |
| HR 1239 | SkillsUSA Georgia; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 4, 2026 |
| HR 1220 | Brock, Otis J., Jr.; a life of love, service, and extraordinary accomplishments; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 3, 2026 |
| HR 1181 | Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution; celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 2, 2026 |
| HR 1169 | The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their partners in conjunction with Effingham Day at the Capitol; exceptional leadership, collaboration, and economic impact in Effingham County; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 29, 2026 |
| HR 1063 | Henderson, Chief Gordon; honoring the life and dedicated service; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 27, 2026 |
| HB 627 | Courts; juvenile proceedings; use of a deadly weapon; revise a provision | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 56 | Education; grants to spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty; provide | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 449 | Public utilities; subject certain companies providing water services to regulation by Public Service Commission | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 384 | Crimes and offenses; uniform oaths to be sworn by all peace officers; provide | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 12, 2026 |
| HB 238 | Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; create and maintain an at-risk adult training course focusing on officer response to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 224 | Highways, bridges, and ferries; construction or maintenance of roads upon military bases or installations paid for by the United States Department of Defense or other entities; authorize | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 116 | Public Safety, Department of; Motor Carrier Compliance Division to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement; change name | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 114 | Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor vehicle and carriers; update reference date | Primary sponsor | Enacted | July 1, 2025 |
| HB 756 | Chatham Area Transit Authority; abolish current memberships; provide new board | Primary sponsor | Enacted | June 30, 2025 |
| HB 782 | Chatham County Schools' Tax Relief Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 9, 2025 |
| HB 797 | Homelessness Prevention Act of Chatham County; enact | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 1, 2025 |
| HB 762 | Savannah Music Commission Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 1, 2025 |
| HB 730 | Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless; provide for membership | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 1, 2025 |
| HB 714 | Rincon, City of; designation of electors; revise provisions | Primary sponsor | Enacted | May 1, 2025 |
| HR 988 | The Savannah Tribune; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 4, 2025 |
| HR 986 | National Newspaper Publishers Association; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 4, 2025 |
| HB 887 | Patriots in Trades Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | April 4, 2025 |
| HB 390 | HALO Act; enact | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 4, 2025 |
| HB 138 | Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; establish basic and in-service training courses on de-escalation techniques and methods | Primary sponsor | In committee | April 4, 2025 |
| HR 849 | Mapes, Trooper First Class; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 28, 2025 |
| HR 813 | Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge; Gwinnett County; dedicate | Primary sponsor | Introduced | March 28, 2025 |
| HR 822 | Nelson, Sergeant Trey; recipient of the 2024 Officer of the Year award; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 821 | Bobo, Loretto; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 764 | Savannah Feed the Hungry; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 763 | Savannah State University men's basketball team; winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 27, 2025 |
| HR 732 | Woodbine Public Library Inc.; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 25, 2025 |
| HB 615 | Chatham County Recreation Authority; abolish current authority memberships; provide new board membership | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 25, 2025 |
| HR 672 | Civil Air Patrol; service to the citizens of Georgia; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 20, 2025 |
| HR 662 | Perry, A'Cariyon Dwight; supporting further action to improve ice cream truck safety in Georgia; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 20, 2025 |
| HR 525 | Crew, Community Supervision Officer John; Department of Community Supervision's 2024 Officer of the Year; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| HR 517 | St. Patrick's Day Parade committee; Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney; Grand Marshall of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James G. (Jay) Burke III; 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah, Georgia; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| HB 465 | Autism Missing Person Alert System Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 6, 2025 |
| HR 485 | Combat Boots 2 Boardroom; dedication to empowering veterans; Combat Boots 2 Boardroom Day at the state capitol; March 11, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| HR 481 | Wessinger, Dr. William Nettles; condolences | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 4, 2025 |
| HR 459 | Brinson, Matt; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 28, 2025 |
| HB 611 | Forever Chemicals Transparency Act; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 27, 2025 |
| HR 423 | Hunter, Ernestine; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 26, 2025 |
| HR 408 | Georgia's aerospace and defense industry; Georgia Aerospace Day at the state capitol; February 26, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 26, 2025 |
| HB 578 | Public utilities; $1.50 increase in monthly 9-1-1 charge assessed by local governments; provide | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 26, 2025 |
| HR 349 | Georgia Military College; 145th anniversary; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 21, 2025 |
| HR 316 | Effingham County Day at the capitol; 2/10/25; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 19, 2025 |
| HR 313 | Smith, Nolan Sental, Jr.; inspiring journey and achievements; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 19, 2025 |
| HB 458 | Controlled substances; possession of four grams or more of fentanyl; provisions | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 19, 2025 |
| HB 417 | Education; tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities; revise definition of approved school | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 18, 2025 |
| HR 261 | Gilliard-Gunn, Patt; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 13, 2025 |
| HB 388 | Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for active duty service while stationed outside Georgia | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 13, 2025 |
| HB 368 | De-escalation Right To Know Law; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 12, 2025 |
| HB 366 | State holidays; Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day; designate April 29 of each year | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 12, 2025 |
| HR 240 | City of Savannah and Mayor Van R. Johnson; Mayor on the Move: Healthy Savannah Kids Club; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 11, 2025 |
| HB 338 | State Law Enforcement Officer Plan' or 'SLEO Plan'; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 11, 2025 |
| HB 337 | State Law Enforcement Officer Plan' or 'SLEO Plan'; enact | Primary sponsor | Introduced | February 11, 2025 |
| HR 201 | Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol; March 6, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 6, 2025 |
| HR 60 | Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; February 4, 2025; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 27, 2025 |
| HR 48 | Great Dane; 125th anniversary of its founding; recognize | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 17, 2025 |
| HR 17 | Veterans who were victims of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War; commend | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 14, 2025 |