Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 279: "Daniel D. Podsiadly, Jr. Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 279 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Daniel D. Podsiadly, Jr. Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Brian Strickland (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Gail Davenport (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Senate Recommitted.
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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 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of workers' compensation, so as to require the State Board of Workers' Compensation to notify the Department of Administrative Services when the board has reasonable cause to believe that an injured worker is an eligible peace officer; to provide for a definition; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require a certain notification to certain peace officers who become disabled in the line of duty under certain circumstances; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“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 Recommitted
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper