ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) — Members of the Senate Study Committee on the Impact of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence on Children and Platform Privacy Protection filed two bills this week designed to mitigate harms to children online.
Continue reading “Georgia Senators File Bipartisan Bills to Protect Kids Online”Sen. Elena Parent and Rep. Saira Draper to Hold Mid-Session Legislative Town Hall
ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) —On Tuesday, March 3, Minority Caucus Chair Sen. Elena Parent (D–Atlanta) will hold a mid-session legislative town hall alongside Rep. Saira Draper (D–Atlanta).
Continue reading “Sen. Elena Parent and Rep. Saira Draper to Hold Mid-Session Legislative Town Hall”Sen. RaShaun Kemp to Hold Joint Press Conference on Students’ Right to Protest
ATLANTA (February 23, 2026) — Tomorrow, February 24, Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) will host a press conference with Rep. Bryce Berry (D–Atlanta), Georgia students, and Atlanta Public Schools board members to highlight Senate Bill 479 and House Bill 1239, legislation aimed at protecting students’ First Amendment rights and expanding civic engagement opportunities in schools. In response to local retaliation against student walkouts, this bill seeks to encourage student participation in civic activities, including visiting the capitol, attending protests and strikes.
EVENT DETAILS:
· Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
· Time: 11:30 a.m.
· Location: South Steps, Capitol, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
· This Event is Open to the Public.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. RaShaun Kemp represents the 38th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0105 or by email at RaShaun.Kemp@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Elena Parent and Rep. Saira Draper to Hold Press Conference on Mid-Cycle Redistricting Legislation
ATLANTA (February 19, 2026) — Today, Chair of the Senate Minority Caucus Elena Parent (D–Atlanta) and Rep. Saira Draper (D–Atlanta) will hold a press conference to discuss proposed legislation aimed at reforming Georgia’s process for mid-cycle redistricting. Those bills include Senate Bill 114, Senate Resolution 58, Senate Resolution 558 and House Resolution 1033.
Continue readingSen. Jaha Howard Introduces Legislation to Protect Immigrants’ Privacy Rights
ATLANTA (February 11, 2026) — Last week, Sen. Jaha Howard (D–Smyrna) introduced Senate Bill 464, which would prohibit federal immigration enforcement agencies from using individuals’ biometric data, such as facial recognition software, voice prints, or retinal imaging, to verify immigration status.
Continue reading “Sen. Jaha Howard Introduces Legislation to Protect Immigrants’ Privacy Rights”