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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1091: Brantley County; nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide for a nonbinding advisory referendum for the purpose of ascertaining whether the electors of Brantley County support a perimeter highway bypass around Waycross; to provide for legislative purposes and findings; to provide for a referendum; to provide for mandatory execution of election and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1101: Ad valorem tax; state-wide homestead tax exemption for a portion of the value of the homestead for certain senior residents; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of property, so as to provide for a state-wide homestead tax exemption from ad valorem taxes for a portion of the value of the homestead for certain senior residents; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for a referendum, effective dates, and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1105: Ad valorem tax; education purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals who are 65 years of age or older; provide exemption

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for education purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals who are 65 years of age or older; to specify certain terms, conditions, and procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide that falsifying information with regard to such exemption shall be unlawful; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 1156: National Birth Defects Prevention Month; January of each year; recognize

This resolution designates January as National Birth Defects Prevention Month in Georgia. It encourages education and collaboration to reduce preventable birth defects and requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation calling on Georgians to observe the month with awareness activities. The bill has no funding or regulatory provisions - it is purely symbolic recognition. It directly affects Georgia residents through state-level awareness efforts but does not change healthcare access or prevention programs.

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1104: Health; prohibit certain examinations on an unconscious patient or a patient undergoing anesthesia without prior informed consent or authorization

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 31-9-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required disclosures and consent for certain procedures, exceptions, and rules and regulations, so as to prohibit certain examinations on an unconscious patient or a patient undergoing anesthesia without prior informed consent or authorization; to provide that informed consent shall be deemed valid consent for all medical personnel under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HR 1157: United States national motto; reaffirm support

This resolution (HR 1157) formally reaffirms "IN GOD WE TRUST" as the United States' official national motto. It has no concrete policy impact or new requirements - it solely expresses the House of Representatives' support for maintaining the existing motto, which has been officially recognized since 1956. The bill does not affect any specific group or change current law; it is a ceremonial statement to commemorate national history. The resolution passed through initial House reading stages in early 2026 but remains procedural with no implementation mechanisms.

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1094: Georgia School Bus Safety and Modernization Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise provisions for the calculation and distribution of funds by the State Board of Education to local units of administration for student transportation programs;to provide for priorities for such grants; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Transportation

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1106: Nursing Home Supplemental Fund; establish and provide a purpose

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Health, so as to establish and provide a purpose for the Nursing Home Supplemental Fund; to provide for definitions; to provide for oversight and administration of the fund; to provide for eligibility criteria, terms, and conditions; to provide for an application process; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for reporting; to provide for automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1099: Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired student to determine such student's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student as appropriate; to provide additional requirements for the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Education

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1108: Elections; state-wide uniform system of voting equipment; revise provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to revise provisions related to the state-wide uniform system of voting equipment; to transfer responsibility for the certification and selection of such system from the Secretary of State to the State Election Board; to provide that such system shall use hand marked and hand counted paper ballots; to provide for the use of ballot marking devices by voters precluded from using hand marked ballots; to provide for the use of the same equipment in municipal elections; to make conforming changes to provisions related to scanning absentee ballots; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 1109: Mental Health Sentencing and Treatment Alternatives Act; commend advancement by General Assembly; recognize urgent need for sentencing alternatives for Georgians with serious mental illness

A RESOLUTION recognizing the urgent need for sentencing alternatives and treatment programs for Georgians with serious mental illness; commending the General Assembly for advancing the "Mental Health Sentencing and Treatment Alternatives Act"; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 1105: Georgia Independent Redistricting Commission; create - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to provide for the creation of the Georgia Independent Redistricting Commission; to provide for definitions; to provide for the manner of selection of members; to provide for its composition; to provide for qualifications and compensation; to provide for its duties and responsibilities; to provide for restricting criteria; to provide for the manner of challenges; to provide certain remedies; to limit the role of the General Assembly; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.