Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 56: Education; grants to spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty; provide

Passed one chamber Last action January 12, 2026: Senate Recommitted

Plain-language summary

HB 56 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; grants to spouses of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and prison guards who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty; provide. Primary sponsor: Jesse Petrea (Republican), Devan Seabaugh (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Steven Sainz (Republican), Eddie Lumsden (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jesse Petrea (Republican); Devan Seabaugh (Republican); Bill Hitchens (Republican); Steven Sainz (Republican); and 1 more.