Gov. Affairs | Issue 25.2 | January 22, 2026
Under the Gold Dome in Georgia 2026
By Hayden Brooks, Director of Operations
The Georgia General Assembly - composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives - kicked off the second year of the biennial 2025 - 2026 Legislative Session last week on Monday, January 12. Due to Georgia's biennial approach, any bill that was introduced in 2025, and was not vetoed, will be up for consideration, as will any new bills or resolutions. By Georgia law, the Session will last 40, non-consecutive days. The last day of session (Sine Die) is slated for April 2.
In order for a bill to eventually become a law, it must be considered by both chambers of the General Assembly. Crossover day, which is the last day that a bill can move from its originating chamber into the other chamber for consideration, is set for March 6. Any bill (unless shenanigans are involved!) that fails to move before crossover day will not have a chance to become a law in the current biennial legislative session and would have to start anew in the 2027-2028 Session.
Due to 2026 being a statewide election year, there will be many legislators vying for votes through their legislative activities. How the election will affect the session remains to be seen.
Two Initial Key Issues Impacting NonProfits This Legislative Session:
To follow the action at the Capitol and to find out more info on priorities legislation, please be sure and check out these sites:
AJC Legislative Navigator (It doesn't appear that they have gotten started yet with the 2026 activity)
Georgia Budget & Policy Institute - 2026 Policy Priorities
Georgia Center for Nonprofits - What Georgia Nonprofits Need to Watch Now
Georgia General Assembly Legislative Search
Southern Center for Human Rights Priorities and Bill Tracker
Reminder of Important Dates:
January 12: 2026 Session Begins
March 6: Crossover Day
April 2: Sine Die
