Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1040: Health; prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places
Status: In committee, February 25, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places; to prohibit smoking in certain previously exempt enclosed workplaces; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places; to prohibit smoking in certain previously exempt enclosed workplaces; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places; to prohibit smoking in certain previously exempt enclosed workplaces; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, is amended by revising Code Section 31-12A-3, relating to smoking prohibited in state and local government buildings, as follows: "31-12A-3. Smoking shall be prohibited in and within a 25 foot radius of all enclosed facilities of, including buildings owned, leased, or operated by, the State of Georgia, its agencies and authorities, and any political subdivision of the state, municipal corporation, or local board or authority created by general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly or by H. B. 1040 LC 52 0869 ordinance or resolution of the governing body of a county or municipal corporation individually or jointly with other political subdivisions or municipalities of the state." SECTION 2. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 31-12A-4, relating to smoking prohibited in enclosed …
Sponsors
- Michelle Au (D) · primary sponsor
- Debbie Buckner (D, 137)
- Gerald Greene (R, 154)
- Imani Barnes (D, 86)
- Debra Bazemore (D, 69)
Latest actions
- : House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1040?
- HB1040 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Health; prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places.
- What does HB1040 do?
- In its own words: To amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to smoke-free air, so as to prohibit smoking within a 25 foot radius of any state and local government buildings or enclosed public places; to prohibit smoking in certain previously exempt enclosed workplaces; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1040?
- In committee as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (February 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1040?
- Michelle Au (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1040?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72370
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