ATLANTA – State Representatives Esther Panitch (D-Sandy Springs) and Karen Lupton (D-Chamblee) applaud the final passage of House Bill 1283 to allow for the creation of Family Justice Centers, which are multiagency centers that provide coordinated services to victims of family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking and associated crimes. HB 1283 would also require law enforcement to retain sexual assault evidence for up to 10 years if a victim does not immediately report the abuse.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Bill 1603, the Georgia Entertainment Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Performer Protection Act, during the 2026 legislative session. The proposed legislation seeks to safeguard performers and strengthen protections for Georgia’s film and entertainment industry regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
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ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) will host a town hall meeting to recap the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Firehouse Building at Impact Church in Snellville, Georgia.
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By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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I am sounding the alarm on House Bill 1567, legislation that would mislead voters while creating a dangerous pathway to eliminate the City of Quitman.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia), vice chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, urges Governor Brian Kemp to conduct a thorough and deliberate review of Senate Bill 369 before taking executive action.
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