Rep. Houston Gaines Announces House Passage of Legislation to Support Victims of Dating Violence

ATLANTA – State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 231 by a vote of 174-0 on Monday, March 8, 2021. This legislation, which was sponsored by Rep. Gaines, would create a new type of temporary protective order for victims who experience abuse by a dating partner. 

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Rep. Scott, Sen. Davenport to Host Virtual Meeting on Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

ATLANTA – State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and State Senator Gail Davenport (D-Jonesboro) will host a virtual meeting to discuss the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To participate in the Zoom meeting, please click here; the meeting ID is 871 6265 5309, and the password is 000708.

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Rep. Yasmin Neal Announces Passage of Legislation to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence

ATLANTA – State Representative Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 236, legislation which seeks to protect victims who have been granted a temporary protective order. On Monday, March 8, Rep. Neal’s legislation passed by a unanimous, bipartisan vote of 166-0 on the House floor and will now head to the Senate for consideration.

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