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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 433: "Rio's Law"

Enacted 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 433 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Rio's Law". Primary sponsor: Brian Strickland (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Elena Parent (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

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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 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for persons with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability and for such person's spouse, parent, or legal guardian; to amend Chapter 8 of Chapter 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training regarding encounters with persons with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Community Health and nonprofit organizations regarding such training; 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 2 · Republican 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brian StricklandPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate42
John AlbersPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate56
Tim BeardenPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate30
Drew EcholsPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate49
Tonya AndersonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate43
Jason AnavitartePrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate31
Elena ParentPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate44

“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. Effective Date
  2. Act 423
  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor
  4. Senate Sent to Governor
  5. House Passed/Adopted
  6. House Third Readers
  7. House Committee Favorably Reported
  8. House Second Readers
  9. House First Readers
  10. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
  11. Senate Third Read
  12. Senate Read Second Time

Showing 12 most recent of 15 actions. Full history

Sources

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