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GA SB471

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Greg Dolezal

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the automatic repeal (sunset) provision of Georgia's 2022 school mask mandate opt-out law (SB 514), making the law permanent

  • Preserves the underlying requirement that any school mask mandate must allow parents or guardians to exempt their children from the rule

  • Applies to rules made by local boards of education, superintendents, administrators, teachers, and other school personnel regarding face masks on school property

  • 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

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