Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 5 R cosponsors

SR 856 — Palmer, Officer Terry "J"; commend

Last action — Senate Read and Adopted

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

A RESOLUTION commending Officer Terry "J" Palmer; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Adopted

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 856 do?
A RESOLUTION commending Officer Terry "J" Palmer; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 856?
SR 856 is sponsored by Blake Tillery (Republican), Timothy Bearden (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), John Albers (Republican), and Bo Hatchett (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 856?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 856?
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