A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to disposition of unclaimed property, so as to provide for exceptions to when property is presumed abandoned; to provide for abandonment and liquidation of virtual currency; to authorize delay of publication of notice on the "Georgia Unclaimed Property List" under certain circumstances; to provide for methods of payment of claims; to waive the requirement of a probate court order for claims of heirs under certain circumstances; to provide for circumstances under which a claim is void; to provide for definitions; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to waive confidentiality of certain tax records; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child abuse, so as to modify the review to be performed by local child fatality review committees; to add members to such committees; to provide for required attendance for training; to clarify the scope of child deaths subject to review; to modify deadlines and requirements for reports relating to child deaths; to modify the procedures of the coroner or medical examiner and the review committee in identifying child deaths that meet the statutory criteria for review by the review committee; to make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide that pharmacists are authorized to dispense preexposure prophylaxis and postexposure prophylaxis under certain conditions; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to medical practice, so as to provide for the approval or development of a training program for pharmacists by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; to require pharmacists to complete such training program before dispensing preexposure prophylaxis or postexposure prophylaxis; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends Tayvian D. Allen for his outstanding achievements and dedicated public service. The document highlights his extensive work across various roles, including community outreach with the Sheriff's Office, administrative support in parish government, legislative assistance with the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, and service as chief of staff to a state senator. By passing this measure, the Senate acknowledges his contributions to leadership, scholarship, and civic engagement without altering any laws or policies.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and memory of Morriscene Watts Thomas, a distinguished educator and community leader from Georgia. The bill formally recognizes her contributions to public education, her involvement in the civil rights movement, and her dedication to family and faith. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Thomas's family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.
A RESOLUTION commemorating Juneteenth; recognizing the history and meaning of the Juneteenth holiday; and honoring the struggle for freedom, equality, and full citizenship for Black Americans; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and memory of David S. Simpson, a community leader and activist who passed away in April 2026. The bill formally recognizes his decades of service in Georgia, particularly his work in civil rights, student activism, and revitalizing the Little Five Points neighborhood. It also acknowledges his role in founding the Coyote Trading Company and his leadership in local organizations like the Little Five Points Business Association. The resolution expresses the Senate's sympathy to his family and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the document to them.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of Thomas Campbell Leslie, a distinguished civil engineer and Georgia resident who passed away in March 2026. The bill formally recognizes his professional achievements in engineering and public service, as well as his personal contributions to his family, faith, and community. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Leslie's family as a gesture of sympathy. This measure is a commemorative act that does not alter any laws or policies but serves to acknowledge his contributions to the state.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating one or more community improvement districts in unincorporated Fulton County, approved April 3, 1987 (Ga. L. 1987, p. 5460), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 2, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p. 4065) and an Act approved April 2, 2014 (Ga. L. 2014, p. 3526), so as to provide for written consent for the creation of community improvement districts; to provide for submission of certain resolutions; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue the existence of the Atlanta Independent School System under the management and control of the Atlanta Board of Education, approved June 3, 2003 (Ga. L. 2003, p. 4154), as amended, so as to remove residency limitations on qualifications for employment of the executive assistant to the board, chief financial officer, and internal auditor; to revise provisions related to the selection, removal, and supervision of the executive assistant to the board and the internal auditor; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.