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GA HB303

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carl Gilliard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes placement of a monument on the Georgia state capitol grounds or another prominent location to honor the "Original 33" — the 33 African American legislators elected to the Georgia General Assembly in 1868 who were subsequently expelled in September 1868

  • Monument funding is contingent on availability of private funds; no state appropriation is provided

  • Requires the monument to be procured and placed as soon as practicable, unless public safety concerns warrant postponement

  • Amends Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (state flag, seal, and other symbols) by adding a new Article 8

Legislative Description

Original 33 Memorial Act; enact

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/1/2025

Committee Referrals

State Institutions and Property3/3/2025
State Properties2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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