Rep. Eddie Lumsden

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to require coverage for certain expenses for standard fertility preservation services when a medically necessary treatment for cancer, sickle cell disease, or lupus may directly or indirectly cause an impairment of fertility; to provide for definitions; to provide for exclusions; to allow for certain cost-sharing requirements; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed detection devices, so as to repeal all laws relative to enforcement of speeding violations in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for conforming changes; to prohibit a local governing body or law enforcement agency from entering into or renewing a contract that provides for enforcement of laws relative to speeding violations in school zones through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 817 creates a temporary Georgia House study committee to examine security risks associated with government agencies using drones or unmanned aircraft manufactured by foreign adversaries. The committee will investigate how these devices might compromise sensitive data, infrastructure, or national security, particularly regarding foreign-made drones collecting data or operating near critical sites. It will assess current policies, privacy concerns, and potential coordination between federal, state, and local governments. The committee must submit findings by December 1, 2025, but the bill itself does not change laws or policies - only authorizes a study. This affects Georgia state government agencies that use drone technology for operations like surveillance or public safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HR 129, is a resolution to compensate Daryl Lee Clark for his wrongful imprisonment. Clark was exonerated in 2022 after over 25 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, based on suppressed evidence, unreliable witness testimony, and police misconduct. The resolution directs Georgia's Department of Administrative Services to pay Clark $1,917,128 - $75,000 per year of wrongful incarceration - with an initial payment of $632,652 and the remainder paid in monthly installments over ten years via an annuity. It addresses Georgia’s lack of a statutory compensation system for exonerees, as Clark was the first to receive such payment under this private resolution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions, so as to designate the second Monday of each August as Local Elected Officials Day in Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms be delayed; to provide for the cancellation of such transactions during such delay period; to provide for penalties; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for income taxes, so as to revise provisions for income tax credits for contributions to law enforcement foundations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 659 creates a House Study Committee on Insurance Market Reform to examine rising insurance premiums, industry profit margins, and regulatory practices in Georgia. The committee will study how these factors impact consumers - particularly low-income families, small businesses, and seniors - and assess potential reforms. It has no immediate policy effect; its role is limited to researching issues and recommending future legislation by December 2025. The committee consists of eight House members and three non-legislative experts appointed by the Speaker. This is a procedural resolution, not a law changing insurance rules.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 974) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives on April 4, 2025. It formally commends Laura Bryant as Trion High School's 2025 STAR Teacher, recognizing her contributions to education in Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact or legal effect - it simply expresses the House's honor and best wishes for her continued success. As a purely symbolic gesture, it does not affect any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the act of recognition.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes Virginia Barrow Harman as the 2025 recipient of the "Heart of the Community Awards" for her extensive community service. The resolution highlights her pro bono legal work, leadership in organizations like the American Red Cross and Cancer Navigators, Inc., and efforts supporting animal shelters and environmental causes. The House "commends" her and extends best wishes, with no policy changes or funding implications.