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Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 27, 2025 · Passed
Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has an intellectual disability; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 123 creates a pretrial process for Georgia courts to decide whether a defendant facing the death penalty has an intellectual disability, and bars execution for anyone found to have one.
SECTION 3. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (d) of Code Section 17-7-171, relating to time for a demand for speedy trial in capital cases, discharge and acquittal when no trial held before end of two court terms of demand, counting of terms in cases in which death penalty is sought, and special pleas of incompetency, as follows: "(d) If...
SECTION 4. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (b) of Code Section 17-10-35.1, relating to the review of pretrial proceedings when death penalty is sought, reports investigating reversible error, transmittal of reports to Supreme Court, orders regarding review, Attorney General assistance, res judicata, applicability, and waiver of rights,...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 20, 2026 · Introduced
Civil Practice Act; scheduling of civil trials; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 1407 would set detailed new rules for how Georgia courts schedule and call civil jury trials, including calendar deadlines, notice periods, and priority rules for attorneys with multiple cases.
SECTION 1. Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trials under the "Civil Practice Act," is amended by revising Code Section 9-11-40, relating to time and place of trials, as follows: "9-11-40. (a) Time of trial. All civil cases, including divorce and other domestic relations cases, shall be triable any...
(2) A trial calendar shall be filed and served through the court's electronic filing service no less than 120 days prior to the session of court at which the actions thereon are to be tried. At the same time a trial calendar is filed and served through the court's electronic filing service, it shall also be served on each pro se party via email if said...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 9, 2026 · Introduced
Criminal procedure; motions and discovery; modify provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A House Judiciary substitute would overhaul Georgia's criminal discovery rules, setting new deadlines for prosecutors and defendants to exchange evidence and adding detailed disclosure requirements for expert witnesses.
SECTION 1. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure is amended by revising Code Section 17-7-54, relating to form of indictment by grand jury, by adding a new subsection to read as follows: "(c) An indictment substantially complying with the forms provided in this Code section shall in all cases be sufficient and...
SECTION 2. Said title is further amended by revising subsection (c) of Code Section 17-7-70.1, relating to trial upon accusations in certain felony and misdemeanor cases and trial upon plea of guilty or nolo contendere, as follows: "(c) An accusation substantially complying with the form forms provided in subsections (d) and (e) of Code Section 17-7-71...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 19, 2026 · Introduced
Georgia Child Care Alternatives, Resources, and Education Act; Trixtian's Law; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would require pregnancy testing for women held more than 72 hours after arrest, cap bail at $100 for pregnant arrestees who are not dangerous, and require judges to delay prison sentences for pregnant women in favor of supervised probation.
The House Committee on Judiciary, Non-Civil offers the following substitute to HB 1398: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest by law enforcement officers generally, so as to revise provisions relating to the arrests of pregnant women; to provide that women who...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 29, 2025 · Passed
Appeal and error; judgments deemed directly appealable; change a provision
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 176 changes Georgia's rules for criminal appeals, creating a new process for defendants to seek late permission to appeal or request a new trial, and setting clearer deadlines for withdrawing guilty pleas.
House Bill 176 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Smith of the 18th, Gunter of the 8th, Evans of the 57th, and Miller of the 62nd A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appeal and error, so as to change a provision relating to judgments deemed directly appealable; to change...
If the judge grants such motion, the defendant shall have 30 days to file an out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal and the judge shall have the discretion to allow an extension of time for filing such motion or notice as set forth in Code Section 5-6-39. (3) An indigent defendant shall have the right to the assistance of counsel to seek any...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · March 16, 2026 · Introduced
House Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation; create
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House resolution would create a 12-member study committee to examine long delays in resolving ineffective assistance of counsel claims after criminal convictions, with a report due by December 1, 2026.
House Resolution 1703 By: Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Smith of the 18th, Leverett of the 123rd, Panitch of the 51st, Holcomb of the 101st, and others A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, pursuant to the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I,...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 26, 2025 · Passed
Motor vehicles; use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 651 rewrites Georgia's rules for school zone speed cameras, adding new penalties for misuse, requiring flashing warning lights, and requiring local voters to approve camera enforcement through a referendum starting in 2027.
SECTION 10. Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, is amended in Code Section 15-9-155, relating to prosecuting attorney's duties and authority in probate courts in counties in which there are no state courts, by revising subparagraph (a)(1)(A) as follows: "(A) In the prosecution of any violation of the laws or ordinances of...
SECTION 11. Said title is further amended in Code Section 15-18-6, relating to duties of district attorney, by revising paragraph (6) as follows: "(6) To prosecute civil actions to enforce any civil penalty set forth in Code Section 40-6-163 or 40-14-18 and to prosecute or defend any other civil action in the prosecution or defense of which the state is...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 3, 2025 · Engrossed
Motor vehicles; enforcement of speeding violations in school zones through automated traffic enforcement safety devices; repeal all laws
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia Senate substitute for HB 225 would repeal the state law allowing school zone speed cameras and ban local governments from signing new or renewed camera enforcement contracts starting July 1, 2027.
SECTION 2. Said article is further amended by repealing Code Section 40-14-1.2, relating to agent not private investigator or subject to certain laws.
SECTION 3. Said article is further amended in Code Section 40-14-2, relating to permit required for use, use not authorized where officers paid on fee system, and operation by registered or certified peace officers, by repealing subsection (c).
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 13, 2025 · Introduced
Public Service Commission; discovery rights in proceedings; revise provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A bill in the Georgia House would expand discovery rights before the Public Service Commission so that all parties in any PSC proceeding, not just gas companies in rate cases, can use civil court discovery tools like depositions.
(d) Any application or petition made by the commission, its agents, or its employees pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be heard within 20 days of the filing of the application or petition, irrespective of whether any response to the application or petition has previously been made, and shall be disposed of promptly."
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · March 20, 2025 · Introduced
Motor vehicles; minimum speed limit of 50 miles per hour on certain highways; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A House substitute bill would set a 50 mile per hour minimum speed on interstates and Georgia Highway 400 where the posted limit is 65 mph or higher, taking effect July 1, 2027.
SECTION 1. Article 9 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to speed restrictions, is amended by revising Code Section 40-6-184, relating to impeding traffic flow, minimum speed limits, and slower driving in a passing lane, as follows: "40-6-184. (a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to...
SECTION 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 2027.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 19, 2025 · Introduced
Criminal procedure; discovery in misdemeanor cases; change provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 525 would rewrite Georgia's discovery rules for misdemeanor criminal cases, requiring defendants who opt into discovery to share witness lists and alibi information with prosecutors in return.
(b) In all criminal trials the defendant shall be entitled to have If the defendant elects to have this article apply, the prosecuting attorney shall, at least ten days prior to trial of the case, disclose to the defendant a complete copy of any written scientific reports in the possession of the prosecution which will be introduced in whole or in part...
(b) The prosecuting attorney shall serve upon the defendant within five days of the defendant's written notice but no later than five days before trial, whichever is later, a written notice stating the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of the witnesses, if known to the state, upon whom the state intends to rely to rebut the defendant's...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 26, 2025 · Introduced
Courts; expedite and prioritize processes for termination of parental rights in certain cases involving parental incapacity and child maltreatment
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 639 would change Georgia's juvenile court rules to speed up and prioritize termination of parental rights in cases involving severe parental incapacity or chronic child abuse, tightening deadlines and adding new findings courts must make.
House Bill 639 By: Representatives Wiedower of the 121st, Efstration of the 104th, Cox of the 28th, Gaines of the 120th, Jasperse of the 11th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the juvenile code, so as to expedite and prioritize processes for the termination of...
SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that although the efforts of the state's child welfare professionals to engage with families and resolve issues of maltreatment through the use of appropriate services is proper and fit, there are certain situations in which the child's right to grow and thrive in a safe, loving environment and to be cared for by a...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 4, 2025 · Passed
Eviction Service and Airplane Evictions Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 270 changes who can legally deliver eviction paperwork in Georgia, allowing an approved process server to serve eviction summonses in addition to sheriffs and constables.
SECTION 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
House Bill 270 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Reeves of the 99th, Leverett of the 123rd, Camp of the 135th, Silcox of the 53rd, Jenkins of the 136th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 44-7-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of summons, service, time for answer, and defenses and...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 27, 2026 · Introduced
Torts; deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide remedies
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would let state residents sue civil immigration enforcement officers who knowingly violate their constitutional rights, and would let winning plaintiffs collect attorney's fees and, in some cases, punitive damages.
(3) At the time of the violation, the defendant was a law enforcement officer who was required by state or federal law or regulation or agency policy to wear and use an officer-worn body camera during the type of activity that gave rise to the deprivation of rights and failed to do so; (4) The defendant was operating or using a motor vehicle without a...
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 13, 2025 · Introduced
Brady Law Regulations; three-day waiting period for purchase or transfer of certain firearms; require
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 4 would require a three business day waiting period before licensed gun dealers can complete most firearm sales or transfers in Georgia, with exceptions for weapons carry license holders.
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 5, 2025 · Passed
Appeal and error; declaratory judgments in instances involving accusations made by a prosecuting attorney regarding credibility of a peace officer; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 288 changes Georgia rules for sheriff candidates and creates a formal process for handling 'Giglio lists,' the lists prosecutors keep of police officers whose credibility as witnesses is in question.
(c) A law enforcement agency that receives notice from a prosecuting attorney that the name of an affected peace officer has been placed on a Giglio list shall forward a copy of such notice to the council within 30 days of receipt for review pursuant to Code Section 35-8-7.1."
SECTION 8. Said chapter is further amended by revising Code Section 35-8-14, which is designated as reserved, as follows: "35-8-14. (a) Upon receipt of notice from a prosecuting attorney that a peace officer employed by the law enforcement agency has been placed on a Giglio list, such agency shall provide a copy of such notice to the affected peace officer...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · January 29, 2025 · Passed
Appellate practice; digital recording of certain trial proceedings; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 179 would let Georgia trial courts use digital audio or video recording systems instead of a live court reporter for many felony, misdemeanor, and civil proceedings, with specific rules for the most serious felony and death penalty cases.
Said title is further amended by revising subsection (f) of and by adding a new subsection to Code Section 15-12-83, relating to oath of court reporter attending grand jury proceeding, compensation, and role and responsibilities, to read as follows: "(f) The district attorney may utilize a digital recording system, as defined in Code Section 15-14-22, and...
Said title is further amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 15-14-2, relating to power of city court judges to appoint and compensation, as follows: "(a) The judges of the city courts of this state having concurrent jurisdiction with the superior courts of this state to try misdemeanor cases and to try civil cases where the amount involved...
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 20, 2025 · Passed
Motor vehicles; conditions, procedures, and limitations for issuance of temporary operating permits; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): House Bill 551 rewrites Georgia's rules for temporary car tags, letting third parties run an electronic system for dealers to issue them, while also tightening rules on vehicle immobilization and unpaid car taxes through shell companies.
The department shall comply with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' in relation to the expedited review provided for in this subparagraph and the suspended dealer shall have the right to appeal any decision of the department in accordance with such chapter.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 10, 2026 · Introduced
Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would create a new crime for fleeing or eluding law enforcement officers from the Department of Public Safety, with fines and jail time that grow based on how many miles a driver ran and how many prior convictions they have.
(2) For the purpose of imposing a sentence under this subsection, a plea of nolo contendere shall constitute a conviction. (3) Upon a finding by the sentencing judge that payment of the fine required under subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) of this subsection would impose an economic hardship on the defendant, such judge may order the defendant...
SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.
Bill or resolution · Georgia House of Representatives · February 17, 2026 · Introduced
Crimes and offenses; riot; repeal misdemeanor penalty and provide for a felony penalty
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): A Georgia House bill would turn the crime of riot from a misdemeanor into a felony punishable by 1 to 20 years in prison, and would add riot to the list of offenses covered by the state's bail schedule law.
SECTION 2. Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, is amended by revising paragraphs (13) and (14) of subsection (a) and adding a new paragraph to read as follows: "(13) Violating Code Section 16-5-46; and (14) Violations of Chapter 15 of Title 16; and...
House Bill 1322 By: Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, Crowe of the 118th, Lumsden of the 12th, DeLoach of the 167th, Cannon of the 172nd, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to riot, so as to repeal the misdemeanor penalty and provide for a felony penalty; to amend...
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