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GA HB1204
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kim Schofield
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AI Summary
- Expands Georgia's age discrimination protection from workers aged 40-70 to all workers aged 40 and older, removing the upper age limit of 70
- Prohibits employers from refusing to hire, employ, license, or discharge individuals based solely on age when they are physically, mentally, and experientially qualified for the position
- Preserves exception allowing compulsory retirement for executives and high policy-making employees aged 65-70 who receive at least $27,000 in annual retirement benefits
- Permits employees excluded from employment due to age-related insurance or retirement program restrictions to waive participation in those programs as a condition of employment
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Employment; age discrimination; change age of individuals protected
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Industry and Labor2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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