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Georgia lawmakers urged to pass Sha’don’s Law with $25,000 fines

9/2/2026

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Olivia Fields is urging Georgia lawmakers to pass Sha’don’s Law, which would require employer response to worker head injuries.
Employers who willfully ignore Sha’don’s Law could face fines up to $25,000.
Democratic Rep. Kim Schofield (D-Ga.) plans to introduce the bill in January 2027.
Sha’don Gordon, 18, was injured at a Whataburger on March 19, 2025, and died four days later.

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Olivia Fields is urging Georgia lawmakers to pass Sha’don’s Law, which would require employer response to worker head injuries.
Employers who willfully ignore Sha’don’s Law could face fines up to $25,000.
Democratic Rep. Kim Schofield (D-Ga.) plans to introduce the bill in January 2027.
Sha’don Gordon, 18, was injured at a Whataburger on March 19, 2025, and died four days later.