Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
SR 514: Autism Acceptance Month; recognize April 2025
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SR 514 is a resolution introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Autism Acceptance Month; recognize April 2025. Primary sponsor: Brian Strickland (Republican), Brandon Beach, Harold Jones (Democratic), Rick Williams (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Matt Brass (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican), Nabilah Parkes, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Colton Moore, Ed Setzler (Republican), Doc Rhett (Democratic), John Albers (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Senate Read and Adopted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A RESOLUTION recognizing April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month and April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Colton Moore | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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 Adopted
- Senate Hopper