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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 31 and Chapter 7 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health and the Department of Economic Development, respectively, so as to require the positioning of lifeguards on public beaches during certain periods; to authorize the Department of Economic Development to develop and implement a pilot program to encourage high school students to become lifeguards; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Bryce Brooks Act, mandates the placement of lifeguards on public beaches in Georgia at intervals of every 150 yards during periods of high occupancy, defining a "beach" as any area of sand or similar material bordering water and a "lifeguard" as a certified individual who has completed recognized training. Additionally, it authorizes the Department of Economic Development to create and implement a pilot program aimed at encouraging high school students to become lifeguards, allowing the department to collaborate with various entities for this purpose, and requires a comprehensive report on the program's effectiveness by December 31, 2028, with the pilot program set to automatically end on January 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Economic Development And Tourism (upon Adjournment) (12:30:00 2/12/2026 403 CAP) (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72907 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241706 |
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