A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill), adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 11, 2026. It honors Rickey O'Neal Newton, a Norcross, Georgia resident who died, recognizing his life as a devoted family man, Norcross High School graduate, construction professional, and faithful church member. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to them. It has no legislative effect beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Baldwin Elementary School on the occasion of its 10th anniversary and honoring the living legend, Beauty Baldwin, for whom the school is named; and for other purposes.
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 Blood Plasma Donation Awareness Day in Georgia; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to provide that candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, and leadership committees that receive more than 50 percent of their funding from non-Georgia persons shall provide certain notices on their campaign advertisements; to provide for definitions; to provide that candidates and campaign committees shall provide certain disclosures on their websites with regard to the percentages of out-of-state and in-state funding received by the candidate or campaign committee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1281 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally recognizes and commends the Roots and Routes Indo-US Chamber of Commerce for its work supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Georgia through mentorship and community collaboration. The resolution, adopted on February 6, 2026, has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is solely an expression of legislative appreciation for the chamber's community contributions. It directly addresses the chamber organization but does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities beyond this ceremonial acknowledgment.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recovery in medical malpractice actions, so as to provide for an exemption in medical malpractice actions for the primary residences of health care providers; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Community Service Boards and recognizing February 5, 2026, as Community Service Boards' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 6 and 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair trade practices and motor vehicle accident reparations, respectively, so as to provide for claims processing for repairs under motor vehicle liability insurance policies; to provide for unfair claims settlement practices; to provide for the selection of a repair facility; to provide for payment for repairs; to provide for certain disclosures and notifications; to provide for original equipment manufacturer repair procedures; to provide for supplemental estimates; to provide for timely claims processing; to provide for written explanations; to provide for definitions; to provide for private causes of action; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Cindy Connelly for her distinguished service to the Credit Union Movement, her advocacy leadership at the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, and her decades of impact on federal, state, and local policy for credit unions; and for other purposes.
