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 require high school students seeking a high school diploma and individuals seeking a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma to achieve a minimum score of 70 percent on the United States Citizenship Civics Test for the purpose of being eligible to receive a high school diploma or a state approved high school equivalency (HSE) diploma; to provide for multiple attempts; to provide for certification of scores; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sen. John Albers
Sponsored bills
A RESOLUTION recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Captain John Collins Chapter of the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 611) that formally recognizes the Georgia Association of Community Care Providers (GACCP). It commends GACCP for representing home and community-based service providers who deliver Medicaid waiver-supported care (like ICWP, EDWP, NOW, and COMP waivers) to Georgians with disabilities, complex care needs, and aging populations - particularly in rural and underserved areas. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it simply expresses the Senate’s appreciation for GACCP’s work in enabling individuals to receive care at home rather than in institutions. The Senate passed it unanimously on January 28, 2026.
A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the firefighters of Georgia and recognizing February 3, 2026, as Firefighters Recognition Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 620), not a bill with policy changes. It formally recognizes and commends Leadership Cobb and its 2026 class of 50 selected participants for their community service and leadership development. The resolution has no legal effect or direct impact on constituents, funding, or policy - it simply expresses the Senate's acknowledgment of their work. It was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2026.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to obscenity and related offenses, so as to repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80, relating to obscene material, distribution, and penalty; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide for sentencing of defendants who utilize artificial intelligence in the commission of certain crimes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION commending the marriage and family therapists of Georgia and recognizing February 11, 2026, as Marriage and Family Therapy Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to other educational programs under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that local boards of education shall be required to provide instruction in firearm safety in kindergarten through grade 12; to provide that such instruction may be incorporated into a course of study in health and physical education; to provide for the adoption of content standards by the State Board of Education; to provide that local boards of education may establish a curriculum in firearm safety; to provide requirements for such curriculum; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the intersection of State Route 92 and Cedarcrest Road in Paulding County as the "Sgt. Major John Barry Dean Memorial Intersection." It directs Georgia's Department of Transportation to install and maintain signage at this location, honoring Sgt. Major John Barry Dean's 36-year Marine Corps service, his work on the F-22 Raptor program, and his six years serving on the Paulding County School Board. The bill has no policy or funding implications - it is purely a commemorative gesture.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to child custody proceedings, so as to provide for joint legal and physical custody as the default child custody arrangement; to provide for the presumption that joint legal and physical custody is in the best interests of the child; to provide for an exception; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.