Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1004: Public Safety, Department of; security guards to leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives and their families; provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1004 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Safety, Department of; security guards to leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives and their families; provisions. Primary sponsor: David Wilkerson (Democratic), Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Esther Panitch (Democratic), Dar'shun Kendrick (Democratic), Ruwa Romman (Democratic), Karen Lupton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the security guard division of the Department of Public Safety, so as to authorize the commissioner of public safety to provide security guards to the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives and their families or any member of the General Assembly who is subject to a creditable threat to his or her safety or security in the same manner as currently provided for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Esther Panitch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Dar'shun Kendrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Ruwa Romman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 97 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper