Georgia HR1793: Georgia Department of Natural Resources; establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; urge

What the bill says

A resolution Urging the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Urging the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Georgia's public beaches attract millions of visitors each year and are vital to the state's economic development; and WHEREAS, during peak season, Georgia's public beaches can become crowded which presents increased safety risks for beach visitors and lifeguards; and WHEREAS, it is important for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to take the lead in protecting visitors to public beaches in this state; and WHEREAS, establishing a regulation requiring a lifeguard to be positioned every 150 yards on each public beach during periods of high occupancy will decrease safety risks and tragic outcomes; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body hereby urge the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to H. R. 1793 LC 64 0106 establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the public, and the press. H. R. 1793

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Sponsors

• Bryce Berry (D, 56) · primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, 164)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Steven Sainz (R, 180)
• Inga Willis (D)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: House Second Readers
2. March 20, 2026: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
3. March 20, 2026: House First Readers
4. March 19, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1793?

HR1793 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Georgia Department of Natural Resources; establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; urge.

What does HR1793 do?

In its own words: A resolution Urging the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to establish regulations for placement of lifeguards on Georgia's public beaches during times of high occupancy; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1793?

Failed as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1793?

Bryce Berry (D, 56), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1793?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74272