Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1013: State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper
Status: In committee, February 25, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) Chicken wings have long been a staple of American cuisine, with the Buffalo flavor first rising to prominence in the late 20th century; (2) In 1982, J.R. Crickets, an Atlanta-based restaurant, introduced the chicken wing to Georgia, bringing with it the standard Buffalo flavor that quickly became a culinary mainstay; (3) Over the years, Georgians elevated chicken wings into a cultural experience, giving birth to unique local flavors and traditions; (4) Among these, lemon pepper has emerged as a flavor that is distinctly tied to Georgia, representing creativity, boldness, and Southern hospitality; H. B. 1013 LC 62 0228 (5) Lemon pepper wings are enjoyed in countless variations, whether Buffalo with lemon pepper sprinkles, "lemon pepper wet," all flats, or hot honey lemon pepper; (6) Lemon pepper wings resonate across Georgia communities, transcending race, region, and class, and bring people …
Sponsors
- Eric Bell (D) · primary sponsor
- Dexter Sharper (D, 177)
- Kasey Carpenter (R, 4)
- David Huddleston (R, 72)
- McQueen, Mekyah (D, 61)
- Carl Gilliard (D, 162)
Latest actions
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Third Readers
- : House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1013?
- HB1013 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): State symbols; Georgia state chicken wing flavor; designate lemon pepper.
- What does HB1013 do?
- In its own words: To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other state symbols, so as to designate lemon pepper as the official Georgia state chicken wing flavor; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1013?
- In committee as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Referred (March 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1013?
- Eric Bell (D), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1013?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72320
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