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For years, school systems across Georgia have quietly pushed students out of classrooms—not for violence or serious misconduct, but simply for missing too many days of school. This practice disproportionately affected vulnerable kids, turning absences into expulsions and setting students up for failure instead of a future. But thanks to the passage of SB 123, … Read more
Georgia’s HB 428 Protects IVF Treatments — And the Families Who Rely on Them In vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped thousands of Georgia families turn heartbreak into hope. For couples and individuals who once faced the unimaginable pain of infertility, IVF has been a doorway to something priceless: the chance to build a family. But … Read more
In an era where the unthinkable has become all too common, Georgia lawmakers have taken a bold and necessary step to protect students and teachers across the state. With the passage of SB 17, also known as Ricky and Alyssa’s Law, every public school classroom in Georgia will now be equipped with an emergency panic … Read more
If your landlord lives out of state, Georgia lawmakers just handed renters the upper hand. Thanks to House Bill 399 (HB 399), out-of-state property owners are now legally required to designate a Georgia-based contact person — someone who can respond quickly when emergencies strike. Because let’s be honest: when a pipe bursts at 2 AM, … Read more
By Jonathan Perazzo, Atlanta Accident and Injury Lawyer Serving Georgia Residents What if your final act could give life instead of just saying goodbye? Thanks to Senate Bill 241, Georgia has officially joined the growing list of states embracing human composting — a groundbreaking, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation. Known more formally … Read more
For too long, Georgia allowed employers to legally underpay workers with disabilities. That’s now a thing of the past.With the passing of Senate Bill 55, Georgia has officially eliminated subminimum wages for workers with disabilities — a major step forward for civil rights and labor justice. What Changed? For decades, a little-known federal exemption allowed … Read more
If you’re going through a domestic violence situation, you’re likely worried about your safety, your children’s well-being — and for many, your pets. For years, Georgia law didn’t consider pets when granting protective orders. That changed with HB 177. As Atlanta lawyer serving Georgia Jonathan Perazzo puts it: “Pets are family, and Georgia law finally … Read more
Georgia’s Survivor Justice Act When justice turns a blind eye to trauma, it doesn’t just fail the law — it fails humanity. That’s exactly what Georgia lawmakers set out to fix with the passage of HB 582 — the Survivor Justice Act. This landmark bill doesn’t wipe the slate clean, but it finally gives survivors … Read more
What was once brushed off as a prank is now being treated like a ticking time bomb. With the passage of HB 279, Florida is drawing a hard line in the sand against people who misuse emergency systems. The message is loud and clear: fake 911 calls can destroy lives — and now, they’ll destroy … Read more
There’s a new law in Florida with teeth — and it’s aiming straight at irresponsible dog owners. HB 273, also known as The Pam Rock Act, was signed into law to hold negligent pet owners accountable and to protect the public from dogs with a violent history. As Jonathan Perazzo, Miami Personal Injury Attorney at … Read more