Georgia SB190: Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation; certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; provide

What the bill says

To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, is amended by revising Code Section 12-3-9.1, relating to discount for certain disabled veterans, as follows: "12-3-9.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Active duty member' means a member of the United States armed forces serving on a full-time basis. S. B. LC 46 1109 (1) 'Disabled veteran' means a veteran discharged under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States who has a physical disability which was incurred during the period of service in the armed forces and who is a resident of the State of Georgia. (2) 'Armed forces' means the United States army, navy, marine …

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Sponsors

• Kenya Wicks (D, 34) · primary sponsor
• Nikki Merritt (D, 9)
• Ed Harbison (D, 15)
• McLaurin, Josh (D, 14)
• Emanuel Jones (D, 10)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, 38)
• Nan Orrock (D, 36)
• David Lucas (D, 26)
• Jason Esteves (D, 35)
• Donzella James (D, 28)
• Sally Harrell (D, 40)
• Sonya Halpern (D, 39)

Latest actions

1. March 10, 2026: House Second Readers
2. March 9, 2026: House First Readers
3. March 6, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
4. March 6, 2026: Senate Third Read
5. March 6, 2026: Senate Taken from Table
6. March 6, 2026: Senate Tabled
7. March 4, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
8. March 3, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
9. February 19, 2025: Senate Read and Referred
10. February 18, 2025: Senate Hopper

Votes

• Senate Vote #687 (March 6, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB190?

SB190 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Parks, Historic Areas, Memorials, and Recreation; certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; provide.

What does SB190 do?

In its own words: To amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide certain fee waivers for active duty members of the military, veterans, and family members; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB190?

Passed one chamber as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB190?

Kenya Wicks (D, 34), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB190?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70406