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HB1229 • 2025

Alcoholic beverages; authorize a local governing authority to allow certain museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at the same times on Sundays as other retailers

Alcoholic beverages; authorize a local governing authority to allow certain museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at the same times on Sundays as other retailers

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official text states the bill provides for an effective date and definitions, but does not specify what those dates or definitions are.

HB1229: Sunday Alcohol Sales for Museums

This bill allows local governments to decide if certain museums in their area can sell alcohol on Sundays during the same hours as other stores.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes a local governing authority to allow specific museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at the same times on Sundays as other retailers.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governing authorities
  • Certain museums within those jurisdictions

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill text provided does not define which specific museums qualify.
  • The effective date is mentioned as a purpose of the act but is not listed in the summary or metadata.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-09 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Alcoholic beverages; authorize a local governing authority to allow certain museums within its jurisdiction to sell alcoholic beverages at the same times on Sundays as other retailers