Memorials, Recognition - Abigail Goddard, founder of Spikey -
SJR 562 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Abigail Goddard, a 17-year-old Williamson County high school student and founder of Spikey. It recognizes her development of Spikey, a keychain device that tests drinks for date-rape drugs like GHB or ketamine within 15 seconds. The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely expresses formal commendation for her public safety innovation and community impact. It was passed unanimously by both chambers and signed by the Governor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jan 2026
House Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Signed Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 3, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Heidi Campbell
DDemocratic
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