Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 465: Autism Missing Person Alert System Act; enact
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 465 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Autism Missing Person Alert System Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Carl Gilliard (Democratic), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Yasmin Neal (Democratic), Ron Stephens (Republican), Dexter Sharper, Long Tran (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state-wide alert system for missing disabled adults, so as to provide for the "Autism Missing Person Alert System Act"; to provide for certain entities to cooperate in the development of the alert system; to provide for requirements for the alert system; to provide for requirements for the activation of the alert system; to provide for the geographic scope of such alert; to provide for an emphasis on the search of waterways in locating missing individuals with autism spectrum disorder; to provide for a limitation on liability for participants responding to the alert system; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Yasmin Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Dexter Sharper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper