Lopez family; recognize
This resolution (SR 428) formally recognizes and commends the Lopez family for their advocacy following a difficult legal experience, including false accusations that led to lost custody of their children. It specifically acknowledges their role in inspiring Georgia Senate Bill 259, which updated procedures for child abuse/neglect investigations. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic tribute adopted by the Georgia Senate on March 21, 2025, and does not create new laws or alter existing ones. It honors their efforts to improve the legal system for other families facing similar challenges.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 21, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
14 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Blake Tillery
RRepublican
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Brian Strickland
RRepublican
P
Chuck Payne
RRepublican
P
Elena Parent
DDemocratic
P
Harold Jones
DDemocratic
P
Kay Kirkpatrick
RRepublican
P
Kenya Wicks
DDemocratic
P
Kim Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Randal Mangham
DDemocratic
P
Sally Harrell
DDemocratic
P
Sheikh Rahman
DDemocratic
P
Tonya Anderson
DDemocratic
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