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HB1013 • 2025

State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper

State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper

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Sponsor
Bell, Eric
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

While the metadata states the bill 'Passed Legislature,' it also notes that executive action is not shown, meaning the law may not yet be in effect.

Designating Lemon Pepper as Georgia's Official Chicken Wing Flavor

This bill changes state law to name lemon pepper the official chicken wing flavor for the state of Georgia.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding other state symbols.
  • Designates lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor.
  • Includes legislative findings and declarations about this new symbol.
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with this designation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The State of Georgia
  • Residents who use or recognize state symbols

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official source material does not specify an effective date for when this law begins.
  • The bill text provided in the summary does not explain the specific reasons why lemon pepper was chosen over other flavors.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Official Summary Text

State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper