WHAT I'VE DELIVERED

 Esther helped pass landmark bipartisan legislation that protects intellectually disabled individuals from the death penalty. Georgia was the only state requiring proof “beyond a reasonable doubt,” but now we are aligned with national standards. Esther spoke from the well of the House to advocate for this change. The bill passed the House 172–0, the Senate 53–1, and was signed into law by Governor Kemp.

 Esther is working to keep guns out of the hands of people in crisis while respecting due process. As a sponsor of HB 584, she supports common sense gun safety legislation that balances public safety with constitutional rights. The bill would create a legal process to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed dangerous. This is part of her broader commitment to preventing violence in Georgia communities.

 Esther supported legislation to protect a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. In response to increasing attacks on reproductive rights, she is fighting to ensure Georgians retain control over their bodies and futures. The Reproductive Freedom Act (HB 598) is about access, autonomy, and protecting personal privacy. Esther continues to be a strong voice for reproductive justice in the State House.

When Alabama's Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally children, Esther led the Democratic efforts to protect access to IVF in Georgia. As national threats to reproductive technologies grow, she stood firm in defending families’ right to build their families through assisted reproduction. Her leadership helped shape Georgia’s IVF legislation. She remains committed to ensuring all families can pursue the path to parenthood without interference.

 Esther signed onto the Okefenokee Protection Act and HB 71 to prevent harmful mining operations. These efforts help preserve Georgia’s natural resources, including the Chattahoochee River and the Okefenokee Swamp. Esther believes environmental protection is critical to our health, economy, and future. She is proud to support legislation that puts conservation before corporate profit.

 Esther authored legislation to protect the Sixth Amendment rights of incarcerated Georgians. HB 460 requires prisons to provide non-recorded phone and electronic access for attorney-client communication. The bill passed the House 172–0 and the Senate Judiciary Committee. It now awaits a full Senate vote and would be a major step forward for civil liberties.

 Esther co-sponsored and passed HB 30, which defines antisemitism in Georgia law to strengthen protections against hate. This nationally recognized legislation was a bold step in combating rising antisemitic attacks. Her leadership made her a target of a neo-Nazi who was later convicted of federal hate crimes. Esther continues to fight for the safety and dignity for all religious communities.