Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 433
"Rio's Law"
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Brian Strickland (Republican)
- John Albers (Republican)
- Timothy Bearden (Republican)
- Drew Echols (Republican)
- Tonya Anderson (Democratic)
- Jason Anavitarte (Republican)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to provide for special license plates for persons with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability and for such person's spouse, parent, or legal guardian; to amend Chapter 8 of Chapter 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for training regarding encounters with persons with autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability; to provide for collaboration with the Department of Community Health and nonprofit organizations regarding such training; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 House | House Vote #757 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Feb 25, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #580 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Jul 1, 2026 · Legislature
Effective Date - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Act 423 - May 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Date Signed by Governor - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Sent to Governor - Mar 25, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 25, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Mar 19, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 26, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
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