Yasmin Neal

Yasmin Mikila Neal (born February 10, 1985) is an American politician serving in the Georgia House of Representatives from the 79th district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented the 75th district from 2011 to 2013 and the 74th district from 2021 to 2023.

Neal attracted national attention in February 2012 when she introduced HB 1116, a bill that would have banned vasectomies in Georgia except to prevent death or serious bodily harm, as a satirical response to a Republican-backed bill restricting abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Early life and career Neal was born and raised in Jonesboro, Georgia, in Clayton County.

Before entering politics, Neal worked in law enforcement for the Clayton County Police Department, where she served as a detective in the Major Felony Unit, and later at the Clayton County Sheriff's Department as an internal affairs and fugitive unit investigator.

Georgia House of Representatives

First term (2011–2013) Neal was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2010 at the age of 25, making her the youngest member of the chamber at the time.

Neal was defeated by Mike Glanton in the Democratic primary for the 75th district in July 2012.

Return to the House (2021–present) Neal was re-elected to the Georgia House in 2020, representing the 74th district. Following redistricting, she has represented the 79th district since 2023.

In July 2021, Governor Brian Kemp signed Neal's HB 236 into law, a measure providing protections for victims of domestic violence. In 2022, Neal's mental health legislation, HB 571, was included in a mental health omnibus bill signed by the governor.