Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 451: Peace Officers; training in the evacuation of persons with disabilities during an emergency; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 451 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Peace Officers; training in the evacuation of persons with disabilities during an emergency; provide. Primary sponsor: Gail Davenport (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 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 the evacuation of persons with disabilities during an emergency; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to emergency management, so as to provide for emergency evacuation procedures for persons with disabilities, subject to appropriations; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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