Rep. Bill Hitchens

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order and safety, so as to provide for criminal offenses related to material support of terrorism; to provide for penalties; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for the creation of guidelines for law enforcement investigations; to provide for 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 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide for the installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; to provide a procedure for obtaining court authorization for such installation and use; to provide for the scope of such installation and use; to provide for legal standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Emergency Management Association of Georgia and recognizing February 26, 2026, as Emergency Management Association Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) recognizing SkillsUSA Georgia for achieving record membership growth (12,797 students statewide) in career and technical education. It formally commends the organization for empowering students through hands-on learning and leadership development, supporting high-skill career pathways. The resolution has no policy impact - it serves only to honor SkillsUSA Georgia's contributions to workforce development in Georgia. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 4, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 1220 is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to honor Otis J. Brock, Jr., a deceased educator and community leader. It commends his 30-year career in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools - including roles as a teacher, coach, and administrator - and his service as a military veteran and devoted member of community organizations. The resolution expresses the House's "deepest and most sincere regret" at his passing and directs the Clerk to share a copy with his family. This resolution has no policy impact, as it solely recognizes personal accomplishments and legacy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia State Society National Society Children of the American Revolution in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United State of America; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their partners in conjunction with Effingham Day at the Capitol for exceptional leadership, collaboration, and economic impact in Effingham County; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1063 is a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Chief Gordon Henderson, a retired Rome-Floyd Fire Department leader and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council executive. It commends his nearly 50-year career in fire service, including his leadership as Rome-Floyd Fire Chief (1975-2015), presidency of the Georgia State Firefighters Association, and post-retirement work ensuring firefighter training standards. The resolution extends condolences to his family and recognizes his contributions to Georgia's fire service community. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abuse of governmental office and official oaths, respectively, so as to provide for uniform oaths to be sworn by all peace officers; to provide for aspirational language in such oaths; to limit the legal effect of any such aspirational language; to limit the crime of violation of oath of a public officer to codified oaths; to limit the violation of oath by a public officer to violations predicated on a separate felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Subpart 7 of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to children of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards, so as to provide for tuition grants to spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty; to revise legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for eligibility; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.