Georgia CommonsHR 1436: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize
Last action February 20, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and formally commends the state's law enforcement officers for their service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes any law. It recognizes February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol, honoring officers from agencies such as the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, the Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, county sheriffs, and local police departments. The resolution's whereas clauses describe the history and duties of these officers, including sheriffs as elected constitutional officers, and reference the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall honoring officers killed in the line of duty. The operative part simply has the House recognize the day and commend officers, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Georgia law enforcement officers. It does not create funding, penalties, or legal requirements.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol in Georgia.
- Commends Georgia law enforcement officers, including state troopers, sheriffs, police, DNR officers, and GBI agents, for their service.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to law enforcement officers.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or legal obligations; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.
Who it affects
Georgia law enforcement officers across state and local agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, the Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, county sheriffs, and municipal police departments, as well as the Clerk of the House who must distribute copies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal effect beyond a public gesture of appreciation. Its main practical outcome is that Georgia law enforcement officers receive an official recognition day and printed copies of the resolution honoring their work.
Key provisions
- The resolution recognizes February 26, 2026 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol in Georgia.
- It commends law enforcement officers for protecting communities and risking their lives daily.
- It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Georgia law enforcement officers.
- Whereas clauses describe the roles of sheriffs, police departments, and state agencies but carry no binding legal weight.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize February 26, 2026, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and commend law enforcement officers in Georgia for protecting our communities”
“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”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
- Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
- Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
- Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)
Topics
- law enforcement
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia General Assembly
- public safety