Georgia HB1192: Public assistance; certain accounting practices by Department of Human Services and Department of Community Health; provide

What the bill says

To amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for certain accounting practices by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Community Health; to provide for funds for specific purposes; to provide for annual review; to provide for annual reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for certain accounting practices by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Community Health; to provide for funds for specific purposes; to provide for annual review; to provide for annual reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, is amended in Chapter 2, relating to Department of Human Services, by revising Code Section 49-2-10, relating to state appropriations and state, county, and federal welfare funds are for public purpose, as follows: "49-2-10. (a) For the purpose of carrying out the duties and obligations of the department for performance of welfare services of the state, for administrative costs, for matching such federal funds as may be available for all of the aforesaid services, for the purpose of establishing an equalization fund to be used in assisting those counties which may be unable otherwise to bear their proportionate share of the expenses of administration and of H. B. 1192 LC 52 0972 dispensing the benefits provided for under this title, …

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Sponsors

• Randy Robertson (R, 29) · primary sponsor
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173) · primary sponsor
• Chuck Efstration (R, 104)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, 141)
• Hatchett, Matt (R, 155)
• Ron Stephens (R, 164)
• Lee Hawkins (R, 27)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Veto V6
2. May 12, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
3. April 6, 2026: House Sent to Governor
4. March 20, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted
5. March 20, 2026: Senate Third Read
6. March 19, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
7. March 18, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported
8. March 4, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
9. March 3, 2026: House Passed/Adopted
10. March 3, 2026: House Third Readers

Votes

• Senate Vote #781 (March 20, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #584 (March 3, 2026): 170 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1192?

HB1192 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Public assistance; certain accounting practices by Department of Human Services and Department of Community Health; provide.

What does HB1192 do?

In its own words: To amend Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public assistance, so as to provide for certain accounting practices by the Department of Human Services and the Department of Community Health; to provide for funds for specific purposes; to provide for annual review; to provide for annual reports; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1192?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Veto V6 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1192?

Randy Robertson (R, 29), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1192?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72841