Lt. Governor Burt Jones Supports Public Safety Legislation Becoming Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement commending Governor Brian Kemp for signing public safety legislation into law at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

"I want to thank Governor Brian Kemp for signing these measures into law today," said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. "Georgia continues to be a state where law and order is protected and supporting our law enforcement community is a priority. I have always backed the blue, and that commitment has not wavered. Living in safer communities, equipping our law enforcement community with resources and holding criminals accountable are all initiatives we should agree on. We are grateful for all of those who serve on the front lines to keep Georgians safe and our state the best place to live, work and raise a family."

The legislation signed into law today was passed during the 2026 Legislative Session. Additional information for all legislation can be found here: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/all

Senate Bills:

SB 160: Reckless Stunt Driving Legislation (Sen. Kirkpatrick)

SB 285: Peace Officer Annuity Benefit Fund Increase (Sen. Robertson)

SB 383: Child Fatality Review Commission (Sen. Kirkpatrick)

SB 433: Rio's Law: Autism Specialty License Plate and Mandated Police Training on How to Communicate with Individuals with Autism (Sen. Strickland)

SB 452: SLEO Retirement Benefit Increase (Sen. Hatchett)

SB 547: Subsequent Pimping and Pandering Offenses to Felony Conviction (Sen. Strickland)

House Bills:

HB 549: Extend Timeframe for Public Safety Training Expense Reimbursement (Rep. Seabaugh)

HB 944: DPS Annual Motor Carrier Vehicle Annual Update (Rep. McDonald)

HB 1128: Law Enforcement Indemnification (Rep. Seabaugh)

HB 1202: Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Board (Rep. Corbett)

HB 1391: LEO Specialty License Plate (Rep. Fleming)