ATLANTA (March 2, 2026) — Last week, Senate Bill 202 passed out of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. Sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), this measure aims to modernize Georgia’s discovery process in misdemeanor criminal cases by allowing defendants to opt into a reciprocal discovery system similar to the one already used in felony cases.
Continue reading “Minority Leader Harold Jones II Applauds Advancement of Legislation to Modernize Discovery in Misdemeanor Cases”Sen. Kim Jackson and Advocates to Hold Press Conference to Address Housing Affordability and Remove Hidden Junk Fees for Renters
ATLANTA (February 26, 2026) — Tomorrow, February 27, Senate Minority Caucus Whip Kim Jackson (D–Stone Mountain) will hold a press conference alongside the Housing Justice League, local renters and the Legal Defense Fund to advocate for the passage of Senate Bill 414, which would eliminate hidden fees and junk fees for renters.
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ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) — Last week, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) introduced Senate Bill 536, the “Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act,” legislation aimed at prohibiting voter suppression and strengthening protections for voting rights in Georgia by establishing a comprehensive state-level voting rights framework.
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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).
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