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Georgia House approves infant safe‑surrender devices, expands feral‑hog controls and clarifies magistrate court fees
Summary
On Feb. 3, 2026 the Georgia House of Representatives passed three bills after debate: HB 350 authorizes installation and operation standards for infant safe‑surrender devices; HB 946 expands tools to control invasive feral hogs, including limited drone use; HB 999 clarifies magistrate court technology fee authority and fixes a drafting error.
The House of Representatives on Feb. 3, 2026 approved three bills addressing child safety, invasive wildlife and court fees.
Representative Mike Cameron introduced House Bill 350, saying the measure "will allow the installation of infant safety devices in the state of Georgia." Cameron described how the devices would work at designated sites such as fire stations or medical facilities: an alarm would notify emergency personnel when a newborn is placed inside, routine checks would be required twice daily, monthly alarm verification would be required, and the Department of Human…
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