Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 870 — Thomas, Jade; one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; commend

Last action — House Read and Adopted

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

A RESOLUTION commending Jade Thomas, one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Read and Adopted

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 870 do?
A RESOLUTION commending Jade Thomas, one of 10 finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 870?
HR 870 is sponsored by Williams, Jr., Noel 148th, Robert Dickey (Republican), Anissa Jones (Democrat), Shaw Blackmon (Republican), and Bethany Ballard (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 870?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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