Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 211: "Autism Missing Person Alert System Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 211 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Autism Missing Person Alert System Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Donzella James (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 O.C.G.A., 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 related matters; to provide for conforming changes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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