Rep. Long Tran

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Georgia Likeness, Expression, Generative AI, and Commercial Yield (LEGACY) Act"; to provide for property rights in an individual's likeness; to require consent for use of an individual's likeness; to provide for violations; to provide for a private right of action; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for written disclosures relating to certain fees and performance terms; to provide for a rebuttable presumption; to provide for itemized receipts; to provide for certain notices; to provide for rescinding of certain fees; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for certain exemptions; to provide for a safe harbor; to provide for enforcement; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the contributions of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Asian American Voices for Education, Georgia AAPI Hub, Raksha, and We Love Buford Highway on Asian American Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 2243), as amended, so as to extend the sunset for authority of local governing bodies to collect a 1 percent retail sales and use tax; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of state government, so as to require state agencies to provide a notice to employees when using artificial intelligence in personnel matters; to require a governmental agency to issue a disclaimer regarding the use of artificial intelligence; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1355) formally recognizes the First Senior Center of Georgia (FSC), a non-profit founded in 2017 that provides free services to Vietnamese and minority seniors in Atlanta. It commends the center for addressing language barriers, isolation, and needs like food pantries, transportation, and cultural support for seniors aged 65+ and low-income families. The resolution has no binding effect - it simply offers symbolic recognition through a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryHR 1344 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as the start of the Lunar New Year in Georgia. It acknowledges the contributions of Georgia's nearly 500,000 Asian and Pacific Islander American residents (representing 4% of the state's population) and specifically highlights Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities who celebrate this holiday. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026, formally encourages state legislators and the public to join in celebrating the Lunar New Year. This is a symbolic gesture with no binding policy changes, aiming to affirm Georgia's cultural diversity.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives to recognize journalist Brian Goldstone. It commends him for his work documenting homelessness and housing insecurity in Atlanta, particularly through his book *There Is No Place for Us*, which highlights the "working homeless" crisis and systemic issues like gentrification and lack of tenant rights. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply honors his journalism and reporting on housing issues affecting DeKalb County residents. It was adopted unanimously on February 11, 2026.

Maddy summaryHR 1325 is a symbolic resolution recognizing February 12, 2026, as "New Americans Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges immigrants' contributions to Georgia, citing their economic impact (e.g., $15.8 billion in annual taxes) and roles in key industries. The resolution has no direct effect on individuals or regulations, as it solely designates a day for recognition. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 10, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to waste management, so as to enact the "Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act of 2026"; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation of a Producer Responsibility Advisory Board; to provide for the development and publication and distribution of recyclable covered materials lists and approved recycling processes; to provide for the development and publication and distribution of compostable covered materials lists; to provide for a reuse financial assistance program; to provide for the reduction of toxins in covered materials; to provide for certain reports; to provide for enforcement; to provide for rule making; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.