STATE BILLGA HB 541PASSED

Education; tuition equalization grants; expand definition of an approved school to include certain institutions which offer programs in nursing

State of Georgia

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-3-411 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions regarding tuition equalization grants at private colleges and universities, so as to expand the definition of an approved school to include certain institutions which offer programs in nursing; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative intent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 11, 2026
185 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
GA HB 541 · PassedMay 11

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Bill details

Last action
Effective Date 2026-07-01 · May 11, 2026

Sponsors

KDKatie DempseyRepresentative · Republican · HD-013Primary sponsor
SCSharon CooperRepresentative · Republican · HD-045Primary sponsor
DTDarlene TaylorRepresentative · Republican · HD-173Primary sponsor
BPBrian PrinceRepresentative · Democrat · HD-132Primary sponsor
LHLee HawkinsRepresentative · Republican · HD-027Primary sponsor
RWRicky WilliamsSenator · Republican · SD-025

Bill history

Newest first.

May 11, 2026Effective Date 2026-07-01
May 11, 2026Act 470
May 11, 2026House Date Signed by GovernorHouse
Apr 6, 2026House Sent to GovernorHouse
Mar 20, 2026Senate Passed/AdoptedSenate
Mar 20, 2026Senate Third ReadSenate
Mar 19, 2026Senate Read Second TimeSenate
Mar 18, 2026Senate Committee Favorably ReportedSenate
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Feb 19, 2026Senate Read and ReferredSenate
Feb 18, 2026House Passed/Adopted By SubstituteHouse
Feb 18, 2026House Third ReadersHouse
Feb 12, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteHouse
Apr 4, 2025House Withdrawn, RecommittedHouse
Mar 6, 2025House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteHouse
Feb 24, 2025House Second ReadersHouse
Feb 21, 2025House First ReadersHouse
Feb 20, 2025House HopperHouse

Recorded votes

Passage: House Vote #529Feb 18, 2026 · House · 165 yea · 1 nayPassed
Passage: Senate Vote #770Mar 20, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 1 nayPassed

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