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GA SB471
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Greg Dolezal
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the automatic repeal (sunset) provision of Georgia's 2022 school mask mandate opt-out law (SB 514), making the law permanent
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Preserves the underlying requirement that any school mask mandate must allow parents or guardians to exempt their children from the rule
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Applies to rules made by local boards of education, superintendents, administrators, teachers, and other school personnel regarding face masks on school property
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Passed the Georgia Senate in the 2025-2026 legislative session
Legislative Description
Education; requires a student to wear a face mask or face covering while present on school property; eliminate automatic repeal provision
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Education3/4/2026
Education and Youth2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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