Effective Date January 1, 2027

Sent to the Governor

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

Passed Both Houses

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 19, 2026

Second Reading

Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000

Assigned to Judiciary

Referred to Assignments

First Reading

Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

Second Reading - Short Debate

Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

Do Pass / Short Debate Personnel & Pensions Committee; 011-000-000

Assigned to Personnel & Pensions Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

First Reading