Georgia SB454: Regulation of Fire and Other Hazards; use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; authorize

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to authorize the use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; to provide for guidelines for use of such devices; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to authorize the use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; to provide for guidelines for use of such devices; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to authorize the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for immunity from civil liability; 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 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: S. B. 454 (SUB) LC 63 0182S …

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Sponsors

• Jason Ridley (R, HD-006) · primary sponsor
• Ricky Williams (R, 25) · primary sponsor
• John Albers (R)
• Randy Robertson (R, 29)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, 31)
• Lee Anderson (R, 24)
• Shawn Still (R, 48)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Greg Dolezal (R, 27)
• Russ Goodman (R, 8)
• Clint Dixon (R, 45)
• Frank Ginn (R, 47)

Latest actions

1. April 2, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2. March 27, 2026: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
3. March 12, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
4. March 10, 2026: House Second Readers
5. March 9, 2026: House First Readers
6. March 6, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted
7. March 6, 2026: Senate Third Read
8. March 6, 2026: Senate Taken from Table
9. March 6, 2026: Senate Tabled
10. February 25, 2026: Senate Read Second Time

Votes

• Senate Vote #661 (March 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB454?

SB454 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Regulation of Fire and Other Hazards; use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; authorize.

What does SB454 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, so as to authorize the use of temporary door locking devices in public buildings during certain emergency situations; to provide for guidelines for use of such devices; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions…

What is the status of SB454?

Failed as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (April 2, 2026).

Who sponsored SB454?

Jason Ridley (R, HD-006), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB454?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72763