Georgia SB170: Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; create

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such council; to provide for reporting of activities; to provide for compensation; to provide for legislative findings; 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 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such council; to provide for reporting of activities; to provide for compensation; to provide for legislative findings; 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 that: (1) Every Georgian has the right to life, liberty, and property under the Constitution of the State of Georgia; (2) The protection of persons and property is the paramount duty of government; (3) No Georgian shall be denied equal protection under the law; (4) The government of the State of Georgia is instituted for the protection, security, and benefit of the people; (5) In 2022, the Georgia State Senate created a Study Committee on Unsheltered Homelessness to study the issue, assess evidence for different policies, solicit input, and S. B. LC 56 0296 develop recommendations for improvements to the law that would aid those experiencing homelessness; (6) In 2022, the Georgia State Senate found that the state should continue to oppose the criminalization of homelessness, and the Study Committee …

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Sponsors

• Angela O'Steen (R, 169) · primary sponsor
• Kim Jackson (D, 41) · primary sponsor
• Randy Robertson (R, 29)
• Carden Summers (R, 13)
• Sonya Halpern (D, 39)

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Act 487
2. May 11, 2026: Effective Date
3. May 11, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 20, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. February 9, 2026: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
7. March 31, 2025: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
8. March 31, 2025: House Third Readers
9. March 27, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. March 11, 2025: House Second Readers

Votes

• House Vote #737 (March 20, 2026): 158 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #531 (February 9, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #504 (January 28, 2026): 27 yea, 22 nay, passed
• House Vote #351 (March 31, 2025): 165 yea, 3 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #219 (March 6, 2025): 50 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB170?

SB170 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; create.

What does SB170 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commissions and other agencies, so as to create the Georgia Interagency Council for the Homeless; to provide for the purpose, membership, and duties of such council; to provide for reporting of activities; to provide for compensation; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB170?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Act 487 (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SB170?

Angela O'Steen (R, 169), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB170?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70340