Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1426: Peace officers; training in evacuation of persons with disabilities during an emergency; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1426 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Peace officers; training in evacuation of persons with disabilities during an emergency; provide. Primary sponsor: Robert Flournoy (Democratic), Dar'shun Kendrick (Democratic), Arlene Beckles (Democratic), Akbar Ali (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training in the evacuation of persons with disabilities during an emergency; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for emergency evacuation procedures for persons with disabilities, subject to appropriations; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Flournoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Dar'shun Kendrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Arlene Beckles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Akbar Ali | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 106 |
“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