Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1099: Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact
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- Introduced
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Plain-language summary
HB 1099 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Robert Flournoy (Democratic), Teddy Reese (Democratic), Karlton Howard (Democratic), Segun Adeyina (Democratic), Robert Dawson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 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 Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide definitions; to require an evaluation of a blind or visually impaired student to determine such student's need for Braille instruction; to require Braille instruction in the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student as appropriate; to provide additional requirements for the Individualized Education Program of a blind or visually impaired student; to provide requirements for textbook publishers relating to electronic materials; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Flournoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Karlton Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Segun Adeyina | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Robert Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
“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