Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed new laws this week to enhance public safety in Georgia. Kemp said the bills highlight the state’s dedication to equipping law enforcement with necessary resources. Governor Kemp emphasized that all Georgians deserve safe communities and that well-trained law enforcement is essential for achieving this safety.

The six new laws include:

HB 105: Increases death indemnification for public school employees from $75,000 to $150,000 and informs disabled officers about support funds.
HB 423: Facilitates the transition to Next Generation 911 for better emergency responses.
HB 114: Updates reference dates for federal public safety regulations.
HB 116: Renames the Motor Carrier Compliance Division to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement.
HB 161: Gives the Georgia Bureau of Investigation subpoena power for certain cybercrimes and revises terrorism laws.
SB 185: Bans state funding for sex reassignment surgeries and certain procedures for inmates.

“All Georgians deserve to live in communities that are safe, and the way to accomplish that is by ensuring we have the best-trained, best-equipped law enforcement in the nation,” said Governor Brian Kemp.“By signing these pieces of legislation today, we are once again ensuring those who put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe have the technology and support they need to succeed in that mission.”