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HB926 • 2025

General Assembly; revise oath of office to require that members conduct themselves with civility

General Assembly; revise oath of office to require that members conduct themselves with civility

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Sponsor
Campbell, Lisa
Last action
2026-01-12
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB926: Revising the Oath of Office for Georgia Legislators

This bill changes the oath that members of the General Assembly must take to include a requirement to act with civility.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding general provisions for the legislature.
  • Revises the official oath of office taken by members of the General Assembly.
  • Adds a requirement that members conduct themselves with civility.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Members of the General Assembly

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not define what specific actions count as uncivil behavior.
  • No penalties for breaking the civility requirement are listed in the provided summary or title.
  • The effective date is not shown in the official status information.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

General Assembly; revise oath of office to require that members conduct themselves with civility