Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1043: Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1043 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandra Scott (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Debra Bazemore (Democratic), Kimberly Alexander (Democratic), Rhonda Taylor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment and related offenses, so as to create a unified, trauma informed state-wide system regarding youth trafficking; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to establish a state-wide care coordination office; to provide for training in hospitals, schools, the Division of Family and Children Services, law enforcement, and local governments; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Debra Bazemore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Kimberly Alexander | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Rhonda Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
“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