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HB1082 • 2025

Victims of Communism Day; November 7 of each year; designate

Victims of Communism Day; November 7 of each year; designate

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Sponsor
Martinez, Reynaldo "Rey"
Last action
2026-03-03
Official status
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary confirms the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but no effective date is provided in the source material.

Designating November 7 as Victims of Communism Day

This bill designates November 7 each year as 'Victims of Communism Day' and requires certain public school students to receive related instruction.

What This Bill Does

  • Sets aside November 7 each year as 'Victims of Communism Day'.
  • Requires certain public school students to receive instruction related to the day's topic.
  • Provides legislative findings explaining the purpose of the observance.
  • Amends Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding holidays and observances.
  • Repeals laws that conflict with this new designation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Certain public school students who must receive related instruction
  • State agencies responsible for managing official holidays and observances

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not specify exactly which grade levels or how many hours of instruction are required.
  • No effective date is listed in the provided information, so it is unclear when these rules begin.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-03 Georgia General Assembly

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Official Summary Text

Victims of Communism Day; November 7 of each year; designate