ATLANTA — State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) today announced her continued efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors in the state of Georgia with House Bill 716. Rep. Waites originally introduced similar legislation during the 2014 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Keisha Waites to Re-Introduce Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors”
Rep. Waites Pre-Files Bill to Amend Fireworks Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) today pre-filed legislation to amend the Fireworks Bill, HB 110, which was passed during the 2015 legislative session and legalized the sale and use of consumer fireworks in Georgia. Continue reading “Rep. Waites Pre-Files Bill to Amend Fireworks Legislation”
Rep. Waites Comments on Pre-filed Legislation Requiring Firearm Safety Training
ATLANTA – State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta) today commented on House Bill 709, legislation she recently pre-filed for the upcoming 2016 legislative session. Continue reading “Rep. Waites Comments on Pre-filed Legislation Requiring Firearm Safety Training”
My Vow to Protect Mothers and Children
By State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta)
It is estimated that there are 25,000 cases of rape-related pregnancies in the United States every year. Under current Federal law, when a woman becomes pregnant as a result of rape, the rapist has the same parental rights as the child’s mother. Continue reading “My Vow to Protect Mothers and Children”
Worth the Wait
By State Representative Keisha Waites (D-Atlanta)
Your phone rings and you answer. On the other end of the line is a Georgia State Patrol trooper telling you that your teenage son or daughter has been involved in an auto accident. Continue reading “Worth the Wait”