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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 419: "Eric's ID Law"

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 419 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Eric's ID Law". Primary sponsor: Donzella James (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Kenya Wicks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): 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 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training in interactions with persons with non-apparent disabilities; to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for the placement of a notation of a non-apparent physical or mental disability upon driver's licenses and identification cards upon request; to provide for public outreach; to provide for waiver of certain license fees; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Donzella JamesPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
RaShaun KempPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Kim JacksonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate41
Elena ParentPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate44
Freddie Powell SimsPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Kenya WicksPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate34

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Senate Read and Referred
  2. Senate Hopper

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source