Rep. Carl Gilliard, Sen. Donzella James to Hold “Saving Lives Day” Press Conference to Discuss Public Safety Legislation

ATLANTA - State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) and State Senator Donzella James (D-Atlanta) will host a "Saving Lives Day" press conference to highlight legislation aimed at improving public safety in Georgia on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.

During the press conference, Rep. Gilliard and Sen. James will discuss the following legislation:

• House Bill 465, known as the "Autism Missing Person Alert System Act," which would establish a rapid alert system for missing individuals with autism, similar to "Mattie's Call." HB 465 passed in the Georgia House during the 2025 legislative session and is currently awaiting consideration in the Georgia State Senate.

• House Bill 954, "Eric's Law," which would allow individuals with physical or mental disabilities that are not immediately obvious or visible to request a symbol on the front of their driver's license indicating the presence of such a disability.

• House Bill 1011, known as "The Daren Lewis Saving Lives Act," which aims to reduce fatalities and injuries from high-speed residential pursuits through preventative strategies and training for law enforcement.

WHO: Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) and Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta)

WHAT: "Saving Lives Day" Press Conference

WHEN: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Georgia State Capitol, South Wing Steps, 206 Washington Street S.W., Atlanta, GA 30334

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