A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians and others; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to taxes; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sen. Kim Jackson
Sponsored bills
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual's race due to a protective hairstyle, or length thereof, in any student dress or grooming policy, program, or activity conducted by an educational institution that receives or benefits from state financial assistance, or enrolls students who receive state student financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to liability of owners and occupiers of land, so as to limit liability for premises liability actions unless claimants can show certain facts; to provide for affirmative defenses; to provide for rebuttable presumptions; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; 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 Part 5 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Brady Law regulations, so as to provide for the establishment of a voluntary do not sell list for firearms; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures and conditions for registration and removal from such list; to provide for penalties; to provide for limitation on the records relating to registration or removal; to provide for forms and rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 235) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate, not a law with policy changes. It formally commends the Georgia Beverage Association for its "Made to be Remade" initiative, which focuses on improving beverage container recycling through consumer education, infrastructure upgrades, and industry partnerships. The resolution highlights the association's work alongside major beverage companies (like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo) and their "Every Bottle Back" program, which aims to boost recycling rates and reduce plastic waste. It has no binding effect or new requirements - it simply expresses the Senate's support for these voluntary industry efforts.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state depositories, so as to provide for the State Depository Board to allow the state treasurer to invest in bitcoin; to require the state treasurer to develop policies and procedures for the acceptance, storage, and transacting of bitcoin by the state; to require that bitcoin received or otherwise owned by the state shall be held in accordance with such policies and procedures; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summarySR 212 is a Senate resolution honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (nicknamed the "Six Triple Eight"), an all-Black Women's Army Corps unit that processed millions of undelivered military mail overseas during WWII. The resolution recognizes their service in clearing massive postal backlogs (processing ~65,000 pieces daily) despite facing racial and gender discrimination, and acknowledges their lack of public recognition upon disbandment. Adopted by the Senate in February 2025, it formally extends gratitude for their contributions without creating new laws or affecting any individuals or policies.
A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to appropriate an additional $2 million annually to the Georgia Pregnancy and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, in lieu of all moneys currently being appropriated to fund crisis pregnancy centers; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to require local school systems to maximize access to federal funding; to provide for participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); to provide for rules and regulations; to encourage the use of Georgia grown products in school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 213) is a ceremonial recognition, not a law. It designates February 19, 2025, as "Certified Community Midwife Day" at the Georgia state capitol to honor midwives who provide community-based maternal and child health services. It specifically commends 20 named midwives for their "unselfish dedication" and honorary certification, highlighting their role in improving outcomes for low-risk births. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to publicly acknowledge these professionals' contributions.