GA SB235 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-02-13 - Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 22 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-02-13 - Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 15 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to miscellaneous provisions regarding elementary and secondary education, so as to strongly encourage that youth athletes participating in gridiron football be equipped with and wear a helmet which has at least a four-star rating on the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings scale at the time of its use; to provide for an exception; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
"Deantre Gregory Turman Act"
Sponsors
| Sen. Donzella James [D] | Sen. Nan Orrock [D] | Sen. Michael Rhett [D] | Sen. Valencia Seay [D] |
| Sen. Emanuel Jones [D] | Sen. Horacena Tate [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | Senate | Senate Committee Favorably Reported |
| 2018-01-08 | Senate | Senate Recommitted |
| 2017-03-01 | Senate | Senate Read Second Time |
| 2017-02-28 | Senate | Senate Committee Favorably Reported |
| 2017-02-23 | Senate | Senate Read and Referred |
| 2017-02-22 | Senate | Senate Hopper |
Georgia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/50869 |
| Text | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20172018/166129 |
