Georgia HR1436: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol exists to honor this state's Law enforcement officers for putting their lives on the line every day and to commend them for everything they do; and WHEREAS, Georgia law enforcement officers are highly trained professionals who work overtime to ensure the safety of our communities and whose duties primarily involve the enforcement of laws, protecting life & property, keeping the peace, and other public safety related duties; and WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff is the oldest law enforcement office known throughout history; sheriffs are duly elected constitutional officers and the only lawfully commissioned chief law enforcement officers in the country; and WHEREAS, Georgia Police Departments provide police services in the State of Georgia that are aimed at achieving more effective and efficient crime control, a reduced fear of crime, an improved quality of life, and an improved police legitimacy through a proactive reliance H. R. 1436 LC 129 1248 on community resources that seeks to minimize crime-causing conditions and ensures that all Georgia citizens are served in a professional, ethical, and equitable manner by establishing strong commitments with all segments of society based on trust and positive, …

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Sponsors

• Clinton Crowe (R, 118) · primary sponsor
• Bill Hitchens (R, 161)
• Yasmin Neal (D, 79)
• Steven Sainz (R, 180)
• McDonald III, Lauren (R)

Latest actions

1. February 20, 2026: House Read and Adopted
2. February 20, 2026: House First Readers
3. February 20, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HR1436?

HR1436 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize.

What does HR1436 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HR1436?

Passed both chambers as of February 20, 2026. Latest action: House Read and Adopted (February 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HR1436?

Clinton Crowe (R, 118), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR1436?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73500