Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 158: Commission for Blind and Visually Disabled Persons; create
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 158 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Commission for Blind and Visually Disabled Persons; create. Primary sponsor: Gail Davenport (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Sally Harrell (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 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 Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for Blind and Visually Disabled Persons; to transfer the direction and supervision of the Georgia Industries for the Blind from the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to the commission; to provide for a short title; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on state property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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