Rep. Omari Crawford

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 9 and Chapter 6 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to court and litigation costs and damages and costs generally, respectively, so as to prohibit courts from awarding attorney's fees to defendants who have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a sexual offense when the plaintiff is the victim of such offense; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1381), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes and commends New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, for its community service work. The resolution highlights the church's large membership (over 22,000), ministries addressing food insecurity (Kings Table Ministry), housing (The Benison ATL development), and youth programs (Catapult Summer Academy), but contains no binding policy changes or funding. It serves only as a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives, with no effect on laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally acknowledges the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) for its 44 years of work supporting survivors and advancing policy. It recognizes GCADV’s role in providing resources, promoting prevention, and helping pass key legislation like the Survivor Justice Act and protections for pets in protective orders. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or requirements - it is purely a symbolic gesture of support. It directly affects GCADV by formally commending its efforts, with the recognition intended to honor its advocacy for domestic violence survivors across Georgia.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services relative to state purchasing, so as to prohibit a governmental entity from entering into contracts for the licensing of software applications that limit such governmental entity's ability to install or run such software applications on certain desktop or server hardware of such governmental entity's choosing; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1324) formally recognizes "Older Atlantans Day at the capitol" as a ceremonial gesture to honor Atlanta's senior population. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change policies - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge older adults' contributions to the community and elevate issues affecting them, such as transportation, housing, and healthcare access. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives in February 2026, with no concrete policy mechanisms beyond this symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 1275 is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a Georgia public servant who died on January 31, 2026. The resolution formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to his family and commemorates his military service (U.S. Air Force, Vietnam War), decades of public work in DeKalb County and Georgia agencies (Juvenile Justice, Housing Authority), and community leadership. It has no policy impact - only serving as a formal tribute, with the House directing its clerk to provide a copy to his family. This is a standard memorial resolution, not a legislative measure affecting laws or regulations.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Junior League Movement on the occasion of its 125th anniversary and honoring its enduring legacy of developing women leaders and strengthening communities through volunteer service, civic engagement, and advocacy; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding labor and industrial relations, so as to provide retraining and other support for displaced federal employees; to provide for a definition; to provide for coordination between the Georgia Department of Labor and the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to eligibility and qualifications for office, so as to provide for the modification of certain hiring procedures for certain displaced federal employees; to provide for reporting; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to possession of dangerous weapons, so as to provide for the offense of unlawful possession of parts of a machine gun; to provide for punishment; to provide for an exemption; to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1190) formally recognizes the 117th Founders Day of the NAACP. It commemorates the organization's founding in 1909 by leaders like W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Wells-Barnett, honoring their legacy in the civil rights movement. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, expresses support for the NAACP's ongoing work against racial injustice but does not create new laws or policies. It is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on individuals or government programs.