Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 1048: General Assembly; adopt the Georgia Bereaved Parents and Family Support Act of 2026; urge
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HR 1048 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: General Assembly; adopt the Georgia Bereaved Parents and Family Support Act of 2026; urge. Primary sponsor: Kim Schofield (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Dewey McClain (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 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 RESOLUTION urging the introduction, consideration, and adoption of the Georgia Bereaved Parents and Family Support Act of 2026 to provide job-protected bereavement leave for parents who experience the death of a child; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Dewey McClain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
“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