All Roll Calls
Yes: 386 • No: 3
GeorgiaHB 6142025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Local government; prohibit use or ignition of consumer fireworks in proximity to certain facilities housing equines; authorize
Sponsored By: Jan Jones (Republican), Charles Martin (Republican), Brad Thomas (Republican)
Became Law
Agriculture & Consumer AffairsState and Local Governmental OperationsGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Local fireworks bans near horse facilities
Counties and cities in Georgia can ban consumer fireworks. Rules can cover up to 200 yards from a facility that houses horses or other equines in a confined area. This applies only if your local government passes an ordinance. Local ordinances may offer special event permits to allow temporary fireworks inside the 200-yard zone. Owners and nearby homes get less fire, noise, and animal stress. If you plan fireworks near a horse facility, check local rules and permit options.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Jan Jones
Republican • House
Charles Martin
Republican • House
Brad Thomas
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jason T. Dickerson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/25/2025
Agree to Senate Substitute
Yes: 168 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/20/2025
PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE
Yes: 50 • No: 1
House vote • 3/6/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 168 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Effective Date
7/1/2025House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 274
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/7/2025HouseHouse Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
3/25/2025HouseSenate Third Read
3/20/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/20/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/13/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/10/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
3/6/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/6/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/27/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported
2/27/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/26/2025HouseHouse Hopper
2/24/2025House
Bill Text
HB 614/AP* (v5)
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