Sen. John Albers

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 764) is a ceremonial Senate resolution celebrating the birth of Eden June Gale, the daughter of Ryan and Lauren Gale in Georgia. It formally congratulates the parents on the birth of their daughter and extends well-wishes for her future, citing her birth details (January 19, 2026, 6 lbs 9 oz, 20.5 inches). The resolution directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy to the Gale family. As a non-binding commemorative measure, it does not create policy changes or affect any broader group.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 20, 2026, as Donor Day at the Georgia state capitol to honor organ, eye, and tissue donors and recognize organizations like Donate Life Georgia and LifeLink of Georgia that promote donation registration. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the work of donors, their families, and advocacy groups in advancing donation awareness. The resolution encourages Georgians to register as donors through standard channels like driver's license applications or the DonateLifeGeorgia.org website. It is a ceremonial recognition with no direct regulatory impact on individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 768) formally recognizes and commends the Red Star Foundation for its work addressing suicide prevention among military personnel, veterans, and first responders. It does not create new policies or allocate funds - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation for the foundation's efforts. The resolution highlights the foundation's programs, such as peer support networks and public awareness initiatives, aimed at reducing suicide rates in these communities. It directly affects the Red Star Foundation by publicly honoring its contributions, with no direct impact on affected individuals or new legislative changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 773) designates February 9-13, 2026, as "Georgia Donor Week" at the state capitol. It symbolically recognizes the importance of organ and tissue donation by honoring donors, their families, and healthcare teams supporting transplantation. The resolution encourages Georgians to learn about organ donation but does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or entities. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal force beyond raising awareness.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating George Washington Carver High School on winning the 2025 GHSA Class 2A State Football Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to insurance generally, so as to provide for certain health benefit policies to cover an annual chest imaging test and any additional medically necessary chest imaging tests for a covered person who has undergone a mastectomy or other cancer treatment; to provide 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 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for a limitation on interchange fees charged by payment card networks for credit or debit card transactions at retailers; to provide requirements for payment card networks in relation to such interchange fees; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Sheriff Randall Johnson by naming the intersection of State Route 92 and Westbridge Road in Fayette County as the "Sheriff Randall Johnson Intersection." It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs at that location, recognizing his nearly 49-year law enforcement career, including 32 years as Fayette County Sheriff. The bill has no policy impact beyond ceremonial recognition.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, so as to revise provisions relative to the offenses of interference with custody and interstate interference with custody; to require law enforcement officers to issue a citation to persons suspected of interference with custody to appear in court within a time certain to present properly executed documentation or other tangible evidence showing that such person's conduct was authorized; to require preliminary hearings within seven business days of the issuance of such citations; to provide an applicable standard for probable cause; to provide a short title; 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 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sale or distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to repeal an exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103, relating to selling, loaning, distributing, or exhibiting materials harmful to minors; to provide that any violation of such Code section shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature when committed knowingly; to provide for a defense for librarians who make good faith attempts to identify and remove material harmful to minors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.