Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1376: Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act; enact
Status: In committee, February 20, 2026
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; to provide for the composition of the commission; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties; to provide for an annual report; to require the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to consult with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; to provide for the composition of the commission; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties; to provide for an annual report; to require the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to consult with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; to provide for the composition of the commission; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties; to provide for an annual report; to require the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to consult with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act." SECTION 2. Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows: H. B. 1376 LC 61 0363 "ARTICLE 49-9-50. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Blind or visually impaired' means a person: (A) Having a central visual acuity of 20/200 in the better eye with the best corrective lens, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less; or (B) With a severe visual disability resulting in legal blindness verified by an eye examination. (2) …
Sponsors
- Robert Flournoy (D, 74) · primary sponsor
- Karen Lupton (D, 83)
- Ali, Akbar (D)
- Sylvia Baker (D)
- Arlene Beckles (D)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1376?
- HB1376 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Act; enact.
- What does HB1376 do?
- In its own words: To amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired; to provide for the composition of the commission; to provide for an executive director; to provide for duties; to provide for an annual report; to require the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency to consult with the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1376?
- In committee as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (February 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1376?
- Robert Flournoy (D, 74), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1376?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73365
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