Rep. Todd Jones

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code Georgia Annotated, relating to the juvenile code and general provisions relative to child custody proceedings, so as to enact "Ethan's Law"; to provide limitations on ordering a child to be sent to a family reunification program; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Exploring the Potential for Humanoids and Robotics in Georgia Workforce Development; 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 summaryHR 557 creates a temporary House Study Committee on Georgia's Investment Funds to examine existing investment programs, including the 2013 Invest Georgia fund. The committee, composed of five House members (three appointed by the Speaker, two by the Minority Caucus), will study investment needs and recommend potential policy changes. It must file a final report by January 14, 2026, and will dissolve on December 31, 2025. This resolution does not change existing laws but establishes a process to evaluate Georgia's investment strategies.

Maddy summaryHR 512 creates a Georgia House Study Committee focused on the addiction epidemic and recovery solutions. The committee, composed of 12 members including 8 legislators and 4 community representatives (such as recovery advocates and healthcare providers), will study addiction's impacts on communities, healthcare, businesses, and families. It will examine current challenges and recommend policy solutions by December 2025, but the resolution itself does not enact new laws. This procedural measure directs Georgia policymakers to analyze addiction issues and develop potential responses through a dedicated study group.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to insurance, so as to provide for coverage for comprehensive maternal mental health screening and care; to provide for such screenings at specific points during and after pregnancy as deemed necessary by a physician or other healthcare provider; to amend Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to medical assistance generally, so as to provide for maternal mental health screenings for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for contingent effectiveness upon appropriation of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on the State Board of Registration of Used Motor Vehicle Dealers and Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to provide for the issuance of digitally verifiable licenses for spouses of military service members, spouses of transitioning service members, and transitioning military service members; to provide definitions; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for the issuance of physical licenses upon request; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Sig Mosley for his extraordinary contributions to the entrepreneurial and investment community in Georgia and beyond; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) designating April 6, 2025, as "Georgia Cup Day" to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the Georgia Cup golf event. The resolution recognizes the Georgia Cup as a charitable fundraising competition benefiting Folds of Honor, highlighting its focus on amateur golf, sportsmanship, and its history of featuring U.S. and British Amateur Champions. It has no binding effect or new policy provisions - it solely serves to formally acknowledge the event through a House of Representatives resolution. The resolution was passed by the Georgia House on March 31, 2025.