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Georgia bill tracker: What will Gov. Brian Kemp sign

The House Chambers is full of lawmakers and judges as Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the state of the state address in the House of Representatives at the Georgia Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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The House Chambers is full of lawmakers and judges as Gov. Brian Kemp delivers the state of the state address in the House of Representatives at the Georgia Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
By Staff reports
Updated April 28, 2025

Georgia’s legislative session is over and now Gov. Brian Kemp has some decisions to make.

Kemp has 40 days from Sine Die, which was April 4, to sign, veto or or allow legislation to become law. Here are the major bills on his desk along with others that did not make it.

The General Assembly operates in two-year cycles. Bills that did not pass this session can still be considered in next year’s session.

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