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HB1204 • 2025

Employment; age discrimination; change age of individuals protected

Employment; age discrimination; change age of individuals protected

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Sponsor
Schofield, Kim
Last action
2026-02-09
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB1204: Changing the Age for Employment Discrimination Protection

This bill changes Georgia law to alter which ages of workers are protected from age discrimination in employment.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 34-1-2 regarding prohibition of age discrimination in employment.
  • Changes the specific age at which individuals receive protection under this prohibition.

Terms To Know

Code Section 34-1-2
The part of Georgia state law that prohibits age discrimination in employment.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The source text does not specify the new protected age number.
  • The exact effective date is mentioned as a provision but not listed with a specific calendar date.
  • Details on how employers must adjust their hiring practices are not included.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-09 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Employment; age discrimination; change age of individuals protected