Rep. Soo Hong

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-3-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exclusions for certain offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age, so as to include the offense of aggravated sexual battery; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency, so as to provide for cognitive behavioral therapy for certain children in restrictive custody with the Department of Juvenile Justice; to provide for criteria and evaluation for participation; to require DJJ to provide such services; to provide for a minimum number of hours of provided therapy for such children; to require DJJ to annually produce a report on the provision of such services; to provide for contents and recipients of such report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "NO FAKES Act of 2025"; to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals; to provide for the characteristics of a right to use the voice or visual likeness in a digital replica; to provide for licensing and transferability of a right; to require the Secretary of State to maintain a directory of designated agents; to provide for civil liability for the unauthorized use of a digital replica; to provide for penalties; to bar liability arising from retroactive application of this Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to receivers relative to civil practice, so as to provide for compensation for receivers; to provide for a cap on compensation; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tolling of limitations, so as to provide for the surviving relatives in wrongful death actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1414) is a symbolic House of Representatives commendation for Andrew Collinson, a Gainesville, Georgia youth runner with the nonprofit Running 4 Heroes. It recognizes his work running while carrying a Thin Line flag honoring fallen first responders, posting videos online, and mailing the flag with a personal letter to departments and families. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely expresses the House's formal recognition of Collinson's dedication to honoring fallen first responders. It was adopted by the House on February 18, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1411), not a substantive bill. The Georgia House of Representatives passed it to formally commend the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association (GSHPA) for its work supporting speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and related professionals. The resolution recognizes GSHPA's role in advancing communication services for Georgians with disorders, including through Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and other programs serving vulnerable populations. It contains no new policies, funding, or legal requirements - only symbolic recognition of the association's contributions.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the North Hall High School girls cross country team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class 3A State Cross Country Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1355) formally recognizes the First Senior Center of Georgia (FSC), a non-profit founded in 2017 that provides free services to Vietnamese and minority seniors in Atlanta. It commends the center for addressing language barriers, isolation, and needs like food pantries, transportation, and cultural support for seniors aged 65+ and low-income families. The resolution has no binding effect - it simply offers symbolic recognition through a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1344 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as the start of the Lunar New Year in Georgia. It acknowledges the contributions of Georgia's nearly 500,000 Asian and Pacific Islander American residents (representing 4% of the state's population) and specifically highlights Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities who celebrate this holiday. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026, formally encourages state legislators and the public to join in celebrating the Lunar New Year. This is a symbolic gesture with no binding policy changes, aiming to affirm Georgia's cultural diversity.