Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 402: Children and Youth; pilot program provision for screenings, clinical evaluations, training for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; establish

Enacted Last action May 11, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 402 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Children and Youth; pilot program provision for screenings, clinical evaluations, training for autism spectrum disorder to children in foster care; establish. Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Max Burns (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 11, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican); Clint Dixon (Republican); Larry Walker (Republican); Jason Anavitarte (Republican); and 16 more.