Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1477: Special Education Advocate Registration Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1477 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Special Education Advocate Registration Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Santos (Democratic), Long Tran (Democratic), Teddy Reese (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to State Board of Education, so as to provide a registration process for special education advocates; to provide for qualifications for such registration; to provide for the adoption of a code of ethics for special education advocates; to provide for the Department of Education to maintain a list of registered special education advocates; to require notice to parents and guardians of children with disabilities of such list; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Santos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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