Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB920: Hate-Free Heroes Act; enact
Status: In committee, January 12, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law enforcement and the organized militia under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement and screening; to provide for appeals; to provide for public reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law enforcement and the organized militia under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement and screening; to provide for appeals; to provide for public reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law enforcement and the organized militia under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement and screening; to provide for appeals; to provide for public reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Hate-Free Heroes Act." SECTION 2. The General Assembly finds that: (1) Public safety officials play a critical role in maintaining trust, security, and fairness in diverse communities; H. B. LC 60 0157 (2) Membership in hate groups undermines the principles of equality, dignity, and respect required for such roles; and (3) Prohibiting recent members of hate groups from serving in public safety positions strengthens community trust and upholds democratic values. SECTION 3. Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: …
Sponsors
- Shea Roberts (D, 52) · primary sponsor
- Samuel Park (D, 107)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
- Lynn Heffner (D, 130)
- L.C. Myles (D, 126)
- David Sampson (D, 153)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB920?
- HB920 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Hate-Free Heroes Act; enact.
- What does HB920 do?
- In its own words: To amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law enforcement and the organized militia under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement and screening; to provide for appeals; to provide for public reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB920?
- In committee as of January 12, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (January 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB920?
- Shea Roberts (D, 52), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB920?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72052
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