In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Bryce Berry
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House Second Readers
Feb 9, 2026
Summary
The Bryce Brooks Act mandates that a certified lifeguard be placed every 150 yards on Georgia’s public beaches during periods of high occupancy. It also directs the Department of Economic Development to create a pilot program that encourages high‑school students to become lifeguards, with a report due by the end of 2028. The act will automatically repeal on January 1, 2029.
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