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HB1201Introduced in the House

Fire protection; compliance with safety standards for smoke detectors; provide

EngrossedSenate Public Safety

Introduced by Joseph Gullett, District 19

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 25-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke detectors required in new dwellings and dwelling units and exceptions, so as to provide for compliance with safety standards for smoke detectors; to provide for staggered compliance; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Senate Read and Referred

March 4, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage: House Vote #588 · March 3, 2026

166

Yes

1

No

10

Absent or Not Voting

177 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

  5. House Third Readers

  6. House Passed/Adopted

  7. Senate Read and Referred

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