Rep. Tanya Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution recognizing Raksha Inc. on its 30th anniversary and does not create new laws or change existing policies. It directly affects Raksha Inc., a Georgia-based organization that provides support services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of violence, particularly within the South Asian community. The resolution commends the organization for its three decades of culturally responsive services, advocacy work, and leadership in violence prevention across Georgia and the nation.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week to raise awareness about maternal health disparities affecting Black women and birthing persons. The resolution highlights statistics on higher pregnancy-related mortality rates among Black women and calls attention to systemic barriers like maternity care deserts and unequal access to reproductive health services. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition to focus public attention on these health inequities. The measure was adopted by the House of Representatives to encourage discussion and potential future policy action on maternal health issues.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes Atlanta International Fashion Week for its 19th anniversary. It directly affects the event organizers and stakeholders by formally acknowledging their contributions to arts, fashion, and community development in Atlanta. The resolution highlights specific aspects of the event, such as its 12 runway shows, celebrity events, and programs like Fashion Apprentice that provide youth mentorship. The bill authorizes the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the event's founder, the public, and the press. This is a ceremonial measure with no new funding or policy changes, serving only to honor the event's achievements.

A RESOLUTION honoring perinatal responders as the State of Georgia expands the workforce for birth responders who are committed to increasing the safety of families in the childbirth period; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass involving a wild animal, so as to provide for the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; 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 24A of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to massage therapy practice generally, so as to prohibit massage therapy businesses from operating during certain set hours; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Pastor Wilbur T. Purvis III on the occasion of his 33rd pastoral anniversary. The measure acknowledges his leadership at Destiny World Church and highlights various community initiatives he has established over the past three decades, including educational programs and youth mentorship efforts. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to the pastor as a gesture of appreciation for his service. This type of legislative action serves as a ceremonial honor rather than implementing new policy or affecting public programs.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 7 and Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to financial institutions and the "Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008," respectively, so as to remove an exemption from securities regulation for certain financial institutions; to provide for notes as securities; to exempt certain notes as securities; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit certain practices by landlords and coordinators involving the use of nonpublic competitor data to influence rental price and occupancy decisions; to provide for annual certification and record retention; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; 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 Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, so as to provide for a required human trafficking training program for hotels; to provide for definitions; to provide for retraining; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.