"Rio's Law"
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for persons with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability and for such person's spouse, parent, or legal guardian; to amend Chapter 8 of Chapter 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training regarding encounters with persons with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Community Health and nonprofit organizations regarding such training; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Signed May 6, 2026
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What changed between versions
As Introduced LC 63 0057
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As Passed Senate
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to update the bill number and correct a reference to the relevant state code chapter. More importantly, the training requirements for peace officers were expanded to include specific protocols for contacting caregivers during emergencies, and the bill now explicitly requires collaboration with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities instead of just the Department of Community Health.
Scope change
The scope of required training for peace officers was expanded to include new specific topics, and the agencies responsible for collaboration were updated.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was updated from LC 63 0057 to LC 63 0096S (SCS) to reflect its status as passed by the Senate.
A reference to 'Chapter 8 of Chapter 35' in the short title section was corrected to 'Chapter 8 of Title 35' for accuracy.
REQUIREMENT
The mandatory training curriculum for peace officers was expanded to include a specific protocol for contacting the caregiver of a person with autism or a developmental disability during an emergency situation.
The requirement for collaboration on training was updated to include the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities alongside the Department of Community Health and nonprofit organizations.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 25, 2026 · House Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
51–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 52
Feb 25, 2026
D
Democratic20
95% Yea
R
Republican32
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
6
Committee
3
May 6, 2026
Signed into law
Act 423
upper
May 6, 2026
Signed into law
Senate Date Signed by Governor
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Passed/Adopted
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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