Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 990: Public Safety, Department of; creation of a program to assist former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary care costs; provide
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 990 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Safety, Department of; creation of a program to assist former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary care costs; provide. Primary sponsor: Steven Sainz (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Soo Hong (Republican), Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Imani Barnes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Senate Read Second Time.
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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 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide for the creation of a program to assist former handlers and adopters of retired law enforcement dogs with veterinary care costs; to provide for the selection of a charitable organization to administer and manage said program; to provide for the disbursement of funds for qualifying veterinary care for retired law enforcement dogs; to provide limitations on the amount of funds disbursed; to provide authorization for the selected charitable organization to use certain funds to pay administrative expenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Sainz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 180 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Soo Hong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Imani Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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 Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper