Georgia General Assembly Passes Bills Concerning Public Safety and Health 

It was a busy day today at the Capitol as the General Assembly deliberated over a number of different bills. Various subcommittees came together to discuss new bills concerning public safety, health, and human services. 

The Senate Public Safety Committee met today to discuss House Bill (HB) 423 which seeks to set in motion an update for current 911 communications technology. HB 423 doesn’t seek to mandate the update, but instead offers the update as an option. That being said, there is already a waitlist with over a hundred counties opting in to receive it.

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By: Sen. Brian Strickland (R–McDonough)

We’ve officially reached one of the biggest milestones of the legislative session—Crossover Day. This marks the final opportunity for bills to pass out of their original chamber and remain eligible to become law before the session ends. It’s a fast-paced, high-stakes time under the Gold Dome, and this week was no exception. With the session winding down, our focus now shifts to working with the House to finalize these bills.

By: Sen. Rick Williams (R–Milledgeville)

...Every parent deserves peace of mind knowing their child is safe at school. That’s why Senate Republicans have made school safety a major priority this session. We’ve passed three significant bills that take proactive steps to keep our students and educators secure. Senate Bill 17 requires all schools to install mobile panic alert systems and provide school mapping data to law enforcement. In an emergency, every second counts. We can prevent tragedies and protect lives by reducing response times and giving first responders better information.

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