Rep. Ron Stephens

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 34-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applicability of workers' compensation to employers and employees generally, so as to provide that the chapter shall not apply to employees of an employer covered by and providing coverage under the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 901, et seq., as amended, and its extensions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of any county or consolidated government shall be authorized to adopt an alternative method of appraisal and assessment of real property located within such county for taxation; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1477) is a ceremonial tribute honoring Joseph A. "Joe" Sports, a Georgia journalist, public servant, and community leader, following his death on January 9, 2026. It formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and commemorates his life, including his career in journalism, military service, political work with Georgia leaders, and family. The only concrete action is directing the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies or individuals.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1488) is a ceremonial gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Leopold's Ice Cream for its 100+ years of continuous operation in Savannah. It honors the business for preserving family recipes, sourcing Georgia ingredients, supporting tourism, and engaging in community initiatives. The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies - it solely serves as a symbolic commendation to acknowledge the business's historical and economic contributions to Georgia. It was adopted by the House in February 2026 with no binding effect beyond the statement of recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to include domestic violence prevention in the existing program for teen dating violence prevention for students in grade eight through grade 12; 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 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.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393.14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements relating to consumer reports furnished for employment purposes, so as to clarify the requirements for certain data reported by consumer reporting agencies; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state employees' health insurance and benefit plans, so as to mandate that the state health benefit plan provide coverage for qualifying nonopioid pain management drugs that is in parity with its coverage for opioid pain management drugs; to provide for definitions; to provide for parity with regard to annual deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, exclusions, reductions, other limitations, or utilization review; to provide for legislative construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.