Measures that passed or failed in Georgia General Assembly
ATLANTA Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Friday are concluding the regular 2020 session of the General Assembly after a months-long recess because of COVID-19. POLICE PROTECTIONS: Republicans pushed through House Bill 838, which would create a new crime of bias-motivated intimidation for people who commit offenses against police, firefighter and emergency personnel. MEDICAL BILLS: Patients could see fewer surprise medical bills under House Bill 888. STANDARDIZED TESTING: Public school students in Georgia will see fewer state standardized tests under Senate Bill 367. LIQUOR DELIVERY: Georgians could get beer, wine and other alcohol delivered to their doorstep under House Bill 879.