ATLANTA – State Representative Doug Stoner (D-Smyrna) today announced that House Bill 440 will go into effect on July 1, 2023. Sponsored by Rep. Stoner, HB 440 will allow public and private schools in Georgia to acquire and keep a supply of glucagon, a rescue therapy medication used to treat hypoglycemic emergencies for citizens with Type 1 diabetes.
Transforming Justice: Prioritizing Mental Health in Georgia’s Criminal Justice System
By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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Georgia can take a commendable step forward in addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with mental illnesses within the criminal justice system. During the 2023 legislative session, I introduced two groundbreaking bills that would address the pressing need for improved mental health outcomes in Georgia’s penal institutions. First, House Bill 232 emphasizes transparency and sheds light on the health, safety and conditions of inmates. On the other hand, House Bill 233 would establish alternatives to imprisonment and focus on mental health treatment and rehabilitation. These measures represent a transformative approach that prioritizes compassion, rehabilitation and long-term solutions. Our state legislature can lead the way in creating a criminal justice system that addresses the underlying mental health needs of individuals in its custody.
House Rural Development Council Announces 2023 Meeting Dates & Locations
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined with House Rural Development Co-Chairmen Rep. Gerald Greene (R-Cuthbert) and Rep. Mack Jackson (D-Sandersville) in announcing the dates and locations for the 2023 meetings of the House Rural Development Council.
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Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Announces Annual Conference in Savannah
ATLANTA – The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), chaired by State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), today announced that it will host its annual conference in Savannah from Friday, July 21, 2023 – Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Condemns Antisemitic Protest Outside of East Cobb Synagogue
ATLANTA – State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, today issued the following statement condemning the antisemitic protest outside of Chabad of Cobb: