Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1081: Handicapped persons; adults with cognitive decline to be considered disabled adults; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1081 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Handicapped persons; adults with cognitive decline to be considered disabled adults; provide. Primary sponsor: Yasmin Neal (Democratic), Todd Jones (Republican), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Katie Dempsey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 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 Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of disabled adults and elder persons, so as to provide for adults with cognitive decline to be considered disabled adults; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmin Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Katie Dempsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“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