Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 319: "Dorothy Mae Smith Wright 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 319 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Dorothy Mae Smith Wright Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Gail Davenport (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Ed Harbison (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a standard by which state, county, and local law enforcement agencies authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; 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 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| 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