Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 326: Handicapped Persons; a program for support service providers to assist blind and deaf-blind individuals in navigating employment and higher education opportunities; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 326 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Handicapped Persons; a program for support service providers to assist blind and deaf-blind individuals in navigating employment and higher education opportunities; provide. Primary sponsor: Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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 O.C.G.A., relating to handicapped persons, so as to provide for a program for support service providers to assist blind and deaf-blind individuals in navigating employment and higher education opportunities; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to establish an advisory committee; to provide for membership, duties, and meetings; to provide for program administration by the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency; to provide for criteria, standards, and eligibility; to provide for prioritization; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for publication of information; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
“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