Sen. John Albers

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to employment and training of peace officers, so as to revise the definition of law enforcement unit and peace officer to include members of police forces of nonprofit private colleges and universities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Georgia Code Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide for the offense of doxxing; to provide for penalties; to provide for a protective order; to provide for a civil action; to provide for venue; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for the crime of interference with a first responder; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends the Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and its staff for their work caring for premature and medically complex newborns. The resolution recognizes the unit's role in providing critical care, including advanced respiratory support and continuous monitoring, which significantly improves survival outcomes for vulnerable infants. It acknowledges the dedication of neonatologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who support both patients and their families during difficult hospitalizations. The Senate resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the commendation to the medical center.

A RESOLUTION commending and recognizing North Paulding Junior Wolfpack Cheer for their outstanding athletic achievements, academic excellence, and service to their community; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Harlem Globetrotters on their 100th anniversary. It directly affects the Harlem Globetrotters organization by acknowledging their historical contributions to basketball, their role in breaking racial barriers, and their work as ambassadors of goodwill in over 120 countries. The resolution highlights the team's impact on youth empowerment through their youth foundation and clinics, and authorizes the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the document to the organization. This is a ceremonial measure that does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the team's legacy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the North Paulding High School Varsity Competition Cheerleading Team for their outstanding athletic achievements, academic excellence, and service to their community; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to prohibit the Board of Community Health from entering into, executing, or renewing a contract or contracts with any pharmacy benefits manager that owns or has an ownership interest in any retail pharmacy or any legal entity that contracts with or uses such pharmacy benefits manager; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 3, 2026, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; 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 for transparency in foreign funded political activities within the state; to require agents of hostile foreign principals and foreign supported political organizations to register with the State Ethics Commission; to provide for registration requirements; to provide for definitions; to provide legislative findings; to provide for civil penalties; to authorize the Attorney General to bring civil actions or criminal investigations for violations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.