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HB1193Introduced in the House

Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026; enact

Passed

Introduced by Chris Erwin, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education, so as to promote and advance state-wide literacy and reading education efforts; to substantially revise the "Georgia Early Literacy and Dyslexia Act"; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Effective Date 2026-05-05

May 5, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: Agree To Senate Substitute: House Vote #818 · March 31, 2026

168

Yes

0

No

8

Absent or Not Voting

176 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. House Hopper

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Second Readers

  4. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  5. House Third Readers

  6. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  7. Senate Read and Referred

  8. Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted

  9. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  10. Senate Read Second Time

  11. Senate Third Read

  12. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  13. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

  14. House Sent to Governor

  15. House Date Signed by Governor

  16. Act 391

  17. Effective Date 2026-05-05

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