HR 1436: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol; February 26, 2026; commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; recognize

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

1. 2026-02-20House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2026-02-20House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2026-02-20House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)Patrocinador principal
• Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
• Yasmin Neal (D, HD-079)
• Steven Sainz (R, HD-180)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)

• law enforcement
• ceremonial resolution
• Georgia General Assembly
• public safety