Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 222: Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 222 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; create. Primary sponsor: Gail Davenport (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 21, 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 the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a complaint process; 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 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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