Rep. Lauren McDonald

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise the database prohibition; to provide for relief; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1519 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the House of Representatives to commend Mr. Prashant Vishnubhotla on the occasion of his 59th birthday. It formally recognizes his personal qualities, contributions to his community, and life experiences through a series of "whereas" statements. The resolution has no policy impact or binding effect - it simply expresses the House's appreciation and extends birthday wishes. As a non-binding resolution, it directly affects only Mr. Vishnubhotla, who will receive a copy of the adopted resolution.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 15 and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to payment and disposition of fines and forfeitures and arrests, trials, and appeals relative to prosecution of traffic offenses, respectively, so as to provide for payment of certain money arising from traffic fines generated by members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety to the general fund of the state treasury; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-21A-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retention of funds by authority, remittance to general fund of state treasury, and accumulation of interest, so as to increase the amount of funds the authority is authorized to retain for administrative costs; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to create an offense for fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Capitol Police Division, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, or Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for penalties based on the distance a person fled or otherwise attempted to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of maintenance and use of public road relative to public utilities in general, so as to provide for procedures and remedies when a highway improvement project is delayed due to the removal, relocation, or adjustment of utility facilities; to provide for damages; to repeal provisions relative to mediation boards; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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 RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1378 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 20, 2026, as "Donor Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It honors individuals who have donated organs, eyes, or tissue (both living and deceased donors), their families, recipients, and those awaiting transplants, while commending Donate Life Georgia organizations for their education and outreach efforts. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic, aiming to raise awareness about organ donation through state recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 17, 2026.