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GeorgiaHB 6142025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

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)

Signed by Governor

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 limits near confined horses

Georgia counties and cities can ban consumer fireworks use or ignition near facilities where horses and other equines are kept confined. The ban's boundary cannot exceed 200 yards from the facility. A ban applies only where a local government adopts an ordinance. The ordinance can also allow special event permits for temporary fireworks use within that area.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Jan Jones

    Republican • House

  • Charles Martin

    Republican • House

  • Brad Thomas

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Brandon Beach

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 386 • No: 3

House vote • 3/25/2025

Agree to Senate Substitute

Yes: 168 • No: 1 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/20/2025

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 50 • No: 1 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/6/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 168 • No: 1 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2025

  2. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/14/2025House

  3. Act 274

    5/14/2025

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/7/2025House

  5. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

    3/25/2025House

  6. Senate Third Read

    3/20/2025Senate

  7. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. Senate Read Second Time

    3/18/2025Senate

  9. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/13/2025Senate

  10. Senate Read and Referred

    3/10/2025Senate

  11. House Third Readers

    3/6/2025House

  12. House Passed/Adopted

    3/6/2025House

  13. House Second Readers

    2/27/2025House

  14. House Committee Favorably Reported

    2/27/2025House

  15. House First Readers

    2/26/2025House

  16. House Hopper

    2/24/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 614/AP* (v5)

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