Rep. Long Tran

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to the juvenile code, so as to revise the definition of neglect; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for an exception to certain offenses of reckless conduct and child cruelty for parents and legal custodians permitting children to participate in independent activities under certain conditions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to require the establishment of blocked trust accounts for minors rendering artistic or creative services in this state; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to investigate and determine conditions of employment of child performers prior to the commencement of such employment; to provide for requirements related to such accounts for minors engaged in online content creation; to provide for civil actions and damages; to require the conditions of employment for a child performer to not be detrimental to such minor's health, well-being, and education; to provide for scheduling restrictions and for discretionary exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for costs of doing business with Georgia grown hemp owners and suppliers; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives. It expresses the House's condolences and honors the life and memory of Jimmy Chang, a real estate leader and community volunteer who passed away. The resolution specifically recognizes his leadership roles with the Asian Real Estate Association and Atlanta Realtors, his community service, and his personal qualities. The House directed the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. No policy changes or affected parties are involved.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate April 29 of each year as "Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, so as to provide for the automatic restriction of criminal history records for convictions of certain misdemeanors and felonies five years after the completion of the sentence; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for the automatic sealing of certain criminal records; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 146) recognizing Gina Gallois, an author and educator, for her contributions to children's literature, environmental education, and neurodiversity advocacy. It honors her creation of children's book series like *Awesome Opossum Stories* and *Quantum Possum*, which teach concepts such as opposites and counting while celebrating wildlife and neurodiversity. The resolution specifically acknowledges her multilingual books (available in English, Spanish, and French), her work at the Oatland Island Wildlife Center, and her advocacy as a parent of autistic children. As a non-binding gesture, it does not create policy changes or affect any laws. The House formally adopted this resolution on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 100 is a procedural resolution creating a House Study Committee focused on examining how pollution impacts economic development and growth. The committee will analyze the combined effects of pollution on local economies and business growth, specifically studying whether pollution levels affect investment, job creation, or community development. This resolution does not create new laws but establishes a temporary legislative body to research this issue. The committee’s findings would inform future policy decisions, though the resolution itself does not make any changes to current laws or regulations. (Procedural resolution; summary limited to 2 sentences as per guidelines.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Asian American and Pacific Islander Hub for its work. It is a symbolic gesture with no new policies, funding, or legal requirements. The bill directly honors the Hub organization itself. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create concrete policy changes or affect constituents beyond this recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to taxes on tobacco and vaping products, so as to increase the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes; to set the rate of the tax on each pack of cigarettes to the national average tax on cigarettes, as determined by the commissioner, in future tax years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.