Rep. Lehman Franklin

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 6 and 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair trade practices and motor vehicle accident reparations, respectively, so as to provide for timely claims processing in supplemental estimates for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for written explanations; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 6 and 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair trade practices and motor vehicle accident reparations, respectively, so as to prohibit improper steering to repair facilities under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for the selection of a repair facility; to provide for payment for repairs; to provide for certain disclosures and notifications; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 6 and 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair trade practices and motor vehicle accident reparations, respectively, so as to provide for original equipment manufacturer repair procedures for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1471) symbolically recognizes July 27-August 2, 2026, as "Fertility Awareness Week" in Georgia. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the prevalence of infertility (affecting roughly 1 in 6 people) and related health challenges, including disparities impacting Black women and people with disabilities. The resolution references Georgia’s existing support for fertility care, including the 2025 passage of HB 428, which affirms IVF access. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on legislation or services.

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 income tax imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to increase the annual aggregate limit for tax credits available for qualified education donations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1380) is a ceremonial recognition of Statesboro-Bulloch County, Georgia, designating February 18, 2026, as "Statesboro-Bulloch County Day" at the Georgia State Capitol. It honors the community's history, institutions like Georgia Southern University and Ogeechee Technical College, and local organizations such as BEACON. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely serves to publicly commend the county's contributions to Georgia. As a procedural resolution, it does not affect legislation or direct stakeholders.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law), designating May 2026 as "Save Your Tooth Month" in Georgia. It recognizes the importance of oral health and specifically commends endodontists - dental specialists who perform root canals and other procedures to preserve natural teeth - highlighting their role in patient care. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment to support public awareness efforts led by the American Association of Endodontists during that month.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to require that any excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations be remitted to the Department of Revenue for disbursement; to provide for the submission of contracts and memoranda of understanding to facilitate such disbursement; to provide for an itemized list of approved expenditures accompanying each disbursement; to provide for rules, regulations, and forms; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 6 and 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair trade practices and motor vehicle accident reparations, respectively, so as to provide for claims processing for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for the selection of a repair facility; to provide for payment for repairs; to provide for certain disclosures and notifications; to provide for original equipment manufacturer repair procedures; to provide for supplemental estimates; to provide for timely claims processing; to provide for written explanations; to provide for definitions; to provide for private causes of action; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005," so as to prohibit smoking and disposing of smoking products within a 25 foot radius of playgrounds and sandboxes; to prohibit smoking within 250 feet of a youth sports event; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.