GA HB1310

Designates cotton as the official Georgia state fabric by adding new Code section 50-3-96 to state symbols law

Approximately one million acres of cotton grown annually in nearly 100 of Georgia's 159 counties, contributing over $3 billion to the state economy

Legislative findings cite cotton's properties including breathability, hypoallergenic qualities, and environmental benefits compared to synthetic fibers that release microplastics

Cotton identified as vital to healthy rural Georgia economies and stable farm incomes