SR 856 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Palmer, Officer Terry "J"; commend

This bill is a ceremonial Senate resolution commending Officer Terry "J" Palmer for his actions during a September 2024 incident at Cameron Circle Apartments. It specifically recognizes his courage in preventing an ambush on fellow officers by engaging an armed suspect and shielding a deputy during gunfire. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policies - it solely expresses the Senate's appreciation for his selfless conduct.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Feb 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Read and Adopted

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Introduced

Senate Hopper

upper

5 primary · 0 co-sponsors