SR765: SR765 Law Enforcement Officers; recognize

This is a Georgia Senate resolution, a formal statement of the chamber's position rather than a change to state law. It recognizes and commends law enforcement officers in Georgia and across the United States, citing statistics on officer numbers, assaults, deaths, and mental health struggles. The resolution states that the Senate remembers and honors officers and families who have experienced death or injury in the line of duty, supports increased measures to protect officer safety and well-being, and recognizes all currently serving officers. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. It does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement.

• Formally recognizes and commends law enforcement officers serving in Georgia and the United States.
• States the Senate's support for officers and families affected by death or injury in the line of duty.
• Expresses support for increased measures to protect the safety and well-being of officers, without creating a specific program or funding.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

The resolution most directly concerns Georgia's roughly 23,000 law enforcement officers and their families, as well as law enforcement officers nationwide. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who is directed to distribute copies of the document.

Because this is a resolution rather than a bill amending Georgia law, it does not change any statute, create funding, or impose new requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic: a public statement of the Senate's recognition and support for law enforcement officers and their families.

• The whereas clauses cite national and Georgia-specific statistics on officer numbers, assaults, deaths, and mental health, framing the resolution's purpose.
• The resolution portion states the Senate honors officers and families affected by death or injury in the line of duty and supports safety measures for officers.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-17Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-12Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)Primary sponsor
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)

• law enforcement
• police officers
• officer safety
• legislative recognition