Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR816: House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry; create
Status: Chaptered, May 12, 2026
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, individuals who have been substantiated to have committed abuse, neglect, or exploitation of at-risk populations, including individuals with disabilities and older adults, should be properly documented to prevent future harm; and WHEREAS, other states, including Tennessee, have established registries to track individuals who have engaged in such conduct; and WHEREAS, a comprehensive study is necessary to determine the feasibility, structure, and implementation of a similar registry in Georgia, including considerations of due process, enforcement, and interagency coordination; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Resolution is to establish a study committee to examine and make recommendations on the establishment of a substantiated abuse registry for at-risk populations; and H. R. LC 59 0175 WHEREAS, there is a need for a comprehensive review of systems of care for people with disabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: (1) Creation of House study committee. There is created the House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry. (2) Members and officers. The committee shall be composed of 11 members to be appointed as follows: (A) Five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, one of whom the Speaker shall designate as …
Sponsors
- Scott Hilton (R, 48) · primary sponsor
- Jesse Petrea (R, 166)
- William Werkheiser (R, 157)
- Katie Dempsey (R, 13)
- Sharon Cooper (R, 45)
- Angela O'Steen (R, 169)
Latest actions
- : Act 667
- : House Date Signed by Governor
- : House Sent to Governor
- : Senate Passed/Adopted
- : Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- : Senate Read and Referred
- : House Passed/Adopted
- : House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- : House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- : House Second Readers
Common questions
- What is HR816?
- HR816 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry; create.
- What does HR816 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Creating the House Study Committee on an At-Risk Populations Abuse Registry; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR816?
- Chaptered as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Act 667 (May 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR816?
- Scott Hilton (R, 48), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR816?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71802
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