Georgia HR1488: Leopold's Ice Cream; commend

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing and commending Leopold's Ice Cream; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Leopold's Ice Cream; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Leopold's Ice Cream was founded in 1919 in Savannah by brothers George Leopold, Peter Leopold, and Basil Leopold, establishing a family enterprise rooted in craftsmanship and community within the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, for more than a century, Leopold's Ice Cream has operated continuously in Savannah as a Georgia-based manufacturer of premium, handcrafted ice cream, preserving original family recipes developed in the early 20th century and sustaining traditional small-batch methods; and WHEREAS, now under the ownership of second-generation family member Stratton Leopold, Leopold's Ice Cream continues to make its products within the State of Georgia and source Georgia-grown agricultural inputs where available, including locally produced pecans; and WHEREAS, through retail visitation and interstate shipping operations, Leopold's Ice Cream serves Georgia residents and visitors from across the United States and abroad, achieving H. R. 1488 LC 112 3735 national recognition and contributing meaningfully to the State of Georgia's tourism economy; and WHEREAS, in addition to its economic contributions, Leopold's Ice Cream has maintained a consistent commitment to civic engagement within the State of Georgia through nonprofit partnerships, educational programming, and community initiatives benefitting Georgia residents; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the longstanding history, cultural significance, economic contributions, and community engagement of Leopold's Ice …

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Sponsors

• Ron Stephens (R, 164) · primary sponsor
• Butch Parrish (R, 158)
• Lehman Franklin (R, 160)
• Jesse Petrea (R, 166)
• Carl Gilliard (D, 162)

Latest actions

1. February 25, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. February 25, 2026: House First Readers
3. February 25, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1488?

HR1488 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Leopold's Ice Cream; commend.

What does HR1488 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing and commending Leopold's Ice Cream; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1488?

Passed both chambers as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1488?

Ron Stephens (R, 164), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1488?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73678