Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 133: "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 133 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Gail Davenport (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Harold Jones (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Donzella James (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 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 Part 3 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to educational programs in elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Blind Persons' Braille Literacy Rights and Education Act"; to provide license requirements relating to Braille for certain teachers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
“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
- Senate Hopper