Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Signs Public Safety Bills

Public Safety Memorial and Support

• 🕯️ Governor Kemp honored 13 individuals who lost their lives serving Georgia's communities at the annual public safety memorial ceremony.
• 🤝 He expressed gratitude to constitutional officers, members of the General Assembly, and agency directors for their partnership in supporting law enforcement.
• 👮 All Georgians deserve safe communities, which is achieved by having the best trained and best equipped law enforcement in the nation.

School Safety and Employee Benefits

• 🏫 House Bill 105 raises the indemnification benefit for public school employees from $75,000 to $150,000 in case of loss of life, ensuring support for families of those protecting schools.
• 📜 The bill also incorporates the Daniel Posladi Act, acknowledging the service of those honored.

Modernizing Emergency Services and Highway Safety

• 📞 House Bill 423 initiates the transition to the NextGen 911 system, a critical step to improve response times and support first responders.
• 🚚 House Bill 114 updates Georgia code with federal regulations for the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles, enhancing highway safety.
• 🚗 House Bill 116 renames the motor carrier compliance division to commercial vehicle enforcement.

Cybercrime and Inmate Healthcare

• 💻 House Bill 161 grants the Georgia Bureau of Investigation subpoena power for certain cyber crimes, crucial for online safety.
• 💰 Senate Bill 185 prohibits the use of state funds for sex reassignment surgeries, hormone replacement therapies, or cosmetic procedures for inmates, deeming it a misuse of taxpayer dollars.