Sen. John Albers Celebrates Senate Passage of Legislation to Prohibit Public Safety Interference

ATLANTA (February 26, 2026) - Today, the Senate passed Senate Bill 470, the "Emergency & Public Safety Signal Protection Act," sponsored by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell), to prohibit interference with emergency and public safety communications.

SB 470 would ban the manufacturing, sale, distribution, possession and use of signal jammers, devices that disrupt wireless communication. The bill would also establish penalties for targeting communication systems relied upon by emergency services. Limited use of such technology would be permitted only for authorized state entities and certain approved actors to support public safety operations.

"The most important function of government is to protect the people, and we have to empower our first responders to do so without interruption or delay," said Sen. Albers. "In an emergency, wireless systems are essential for coordinating response efforts and keeping the public informed. Signal jammers can disrupt 911 centers, alarm systems and other critical infrastructure, putting both responders and the communities they serve at serious risk. This legislation closes a dangerous gap in the law by establishing clear penalties for interference and ensuring our public safety agencies can communicate when every second counts. By protecting these vital systems, we are strengthening Georgia's ability to respond quickly and effectively in times of crisis."

SB 470 now moves to the House for further consideration. Read more about the bill here.

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Sen. John Albers serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Safety. He represents the 56^th Senate District, which includes portions of Cherokee, Cobb and Fulton counties. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-8055 or by email at [email protected].

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