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Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · March 5, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, March 5, 2026 (part 2)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 1255 by substitute, with an amendment assigning responsibility for sending charging documents to the state rather than court clerks. Discussion focused on evidence-sharing deadlines, delays in criminal cases, and whether prosecutors have enough staff and technology to meet the requirements. The committee also heard HB 1322, which the presenter said would make rioting a felony. Three organizations opposed that bill, raising concerns about unclear language, penalties, protest rights, and bail restrictions. The chair postponed further consideration until the next morning without a vote.
Ben Sessions. Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman. Good afternoon, y'all. I, I sit before you today as a hypocrite. Um, about 10 years ago I sat in a different room across the street, and I talked about why it is that you should, uh, you should vote against a reciprocal discovery bill Um, today I sit before you and tell you that you should vote in favor of...
I think a lot of times we lose sight of what happens just down the street, for example, in the busiest court in the State of Georgia, which is Fulton County State Court. In Fulton County State Court, you routinely have cases that will be accused in 18 months to 24 months after the date of arrest. Roughly two years. A defendant's case is accused, and then it...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee · February 23, 2026
Senate Judiciary Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved four bills and held one for more work. Members unanimously approved a substitute to SB 470 addressing signal jammers, an amended SB 327 adding a sixth superior court judge in the Clayton Judicial Circuit, and SB 202 establishing reciprocal evidence-sharing rules for misdemeanor cases. After extensive testimony about constitutional protections, religious freedom and effects on Muslim Georgians, the committee approved SB 486 on foreign laws and tribunal decisions, 4 to 3, with the chair breaking a tie. The committee held SB 499 after members questioned removing enhanced penalties involving firearms equipped with silencers. Funding for the additional Clayton judgeship remained an issue for the budget process.
I couldn't talk to them right then, but when I came back from court, they were still there. These are mothers that their children have been murdered, and these are cases that have been pending for, one, over five years. We've been trying to get to it, and it's not that, you know, for lack of trying. It's that we just have that many cases, the judges have...
All right. Any questions for District Attorney Moseley or Judge Mason? Thank y'all. Thank y'all. We have one other person, Mr. Sullivan from the Black Republican Council, that's here. You want the last word? Yes, sir. Come on down. Oh, thank you. Nobody else told me. You know, this whole time, maybe it was better, I don't know. Okay, I will make this quick...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · March 17, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, March 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard testimony on changes to self-defense immunity under SB 572, increased penalties for blocking transportation routes under SB 443, an animal-cruelty database under SB 587, sex-offender reporting and risk classifications under SB 468, and AI-generated obscene images under SB 398. Witnesses raised questions about arrest powers, protest rights, supervision resources, protections for teenagers, and liability for AI companies. The chair repeatedly reported that the committee lacked a quorum, and no votes were taken before adjournment. The chair also announced that SB 499 had been removed at the sponsor’s request and would return the next day.
Thank you. All right. Next up we have Amy Barnes. Yeah. Uh, here. My name is Amy Barnes. Pleasure to meet y'all. I'm a criminal defense paralegal with over a decade of experience in multiple counties, and I've worked on very high-profile cases, cases that have made worldwide news. Um, I looked at this, this bill, and regarding the officer at the scene, I...
And when you look at how a case progresses through our judicial system, it goes from arrest to warrant, your probable cause hearings are established, you have your arraignment just mentioned. The thing that is not mentioned, that I have not heard people talk about, is how Fulton County cases can take, oh, I don't know, eight years to get to trial. Would you...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Rules Committee · March 2, 2026
House Rules Committee, March 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard requests to move forward a wide range of measures covering taxes, housing, health care, education, public safety, workforce development and state symbols. Members questioned proposals on self-defense cases, income tax cuts, Medicaid eligibility checks, development permits and airport funding. The chair announced that HR 114 and HB 1116 were returned to Ways and Means without opposition, although a subsequent exchange created uncertainty about the first measure's number. Most other measures received brief presentations without questions. No floor calendar selections or votes on those requests were recorded. The chair adjourned the meeting and announced another meeting for 5 p.m.
Um- The prosecuting attorney's council, did they speak for or against? I, I mean, I, I think they were wanting a little more of the wiggle room they have now, but, you know... But I mean, I believe you ha- are in self-defense, the proof is not on you. It's on the government to prove that you're guilty. Um, and right now, you know, we're seeing even the case...
Well, well, for any affirmative defense, the state has the burden to disprove it. So self-defense, um, i- multiple affirmative defenses that exist in our law, the state has the burden to disprove it. So self-defense isn't unique in that regard. I guess my question is, if officers and prosecutors who are closest to the facts of a case- Can, can- ... have the...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · April 2, 2026
Senate floor session, April 2, 2026 (legislative day 40, part 1)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed measures on insurance, contraceptive access, child-abuse reporting, property-owner claims against local governments, education, healthcare licensing and court procedures. Debate focused heavily on HB 295, which passed 30 to 22 after opponents raised concerns about lawsuits, local costs and treatment of homeless people. Senators removed a corn-flour fortification requirement from HB 1138 before passing it. The Senate accepted House changes to several bills, including SB 556, which combined a needs-based college scholarship with other education provisions. A proposed change removing medical-education scholarships failed before the House version was approved 36 to 17. Senators set aside HB 1142 after questions about its domestic-violence registry and withdrew a motion on HB 328. The session also included committee reports, honorary resolutions, tributes to departing senators and a local-consent-calendar vote. The excerpt ends with a dinner break.
Isn't that true? That's 100% correct. That's absolutely correct. Any other questions? No other questions, Senator. Thank you, Mr. President. Recognize senator from the 50th. Thank you, Mr. President. And, um, I am coming down just to speak against this amendment. You know, I ran as a constitutionalist, and, uh, while I support our prosecutors and...
So I'm gonna be a no, and I wanted to explain why I'm a no. Uh, just, it just goes back to principle. I think this is a burden shift. This is no, you know, to no offense of the solicitors or the prosecutors, I think they do a good job, um, but in this case I just have, I have some pause supporting this, this amendment due to the fact that I do think it's a...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Judiciary Committee · February 26, 2026
Senate Judiciary Committee, February 26, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved four bills: SB 488, addressing product liability for AI systems that harm minors, passed 7-1; SB 418, addressing unauthorized nude or sexually explicit images, passed unanimously after an amendment expanding who could enforce it; SB 499, addressing firearm suppressors, passed 7-2 by substitute; and SB 572, changing the process for self-defense immunity claims, passed 7-2 without amendments. The longest discussion concerned SB 572. Supporters argued it would protect people acting in lawful self-defense, while prosecutors, defense lawyers and a gun-safety organization raised concerns about its wording and effects. The sponsor committed to further discussions as the bill moves forward.
Uh, continuing on but not of importance like he said, uh, like the chairman said, on lines 81 through 85, we are just restating where you cannot use stand-your-ground law as a defense for criminal actions, and this is reaffirming that you cannot shoot... I don't even like saying that word. You cannot fire on police officers and later claim that it was...
Maybe like 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, something, just something, as opposed to just having to wait and wait, and we'll get around to you eventually, especially in counties that, in judicial circuits that may not be as pro-gun or self-defense as others. Thank you. Thank you. Sully- Mr. Chairman, can I ask a question? Yeah, sure. Got one question for you....
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · March 2, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, March 2, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 237, HB 1432 as amended, and HB 997 by substitute with amendments. Members heard presentations and testimony on HB 984 and HB 1395, but the transcript shows no votes on either. Discussion of HB 968, concerning a kratom ban, ended with the chair postponing action until Thursday over concerns about incorporating federal drug classifications into Georgia law. The committee also began reviewing a substitute for HB 1255, concerning the exchange of evidence in criminal cases, and continued that discussion until Thursday without a vote. The chair announced that HB 1142 had been removed from the day's agenda at the sponsor's request and would return Thursday.
This was previously within 10 days. A court can still order a different timeline. Lines 373 through 382 changes the timeline to within 30 days of arraignment, but no later than 30 days prior to trial for when the prosecution must provide witness statements. Lines 383 through 391 changes the timeline for when the state must furnish their witness information...
And this would, uh, also attempt to update our subpoena service rules. Um, I'll go through section by section as quickly as possible. Section 1, and this is LC481803S that we're presenting here. Uh, Section 1 covers that a copy of an indictment from a grand jury must be either mailed or electronically transmitted to the defendant and attorney if none within...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · February 17, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, February 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee advanced HB 1226, HB 675, HB 35, HB 1131 and HB 1075 after presentations and voice votes. Those measures address self-defense procedures, support for foreign terrorist organizations, special-prosecutor pay, notice of warrant application hearings and penalties for pimping after a trafficking conviction. The committee also heard HB 984, which would help investigators locate possible abuse victims who have moved, and planned to bring it back the following week. Members raised concerns about the scope and privacy rules of a proposed domestic violence registry in HB 1142, and the chair requested a revised version without taking a vote. After testimony raised concerns about the substitute for HB 421, concerning child enticement, the chair adjourned and said it would return Thursday.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Um, yeah, obviously, this is my community as well. Sheriff Long is our sheriff in, in Butts County, and, um, he and I have known each other a long, long time. Um, but to your point, I think that, yes, this is-- he's using that case as an illustration, but I think it's highlighted an issue that we have. This is, this has shown us a...
Um, so shifting back. So I guess my first question for the body would be, um, we're-- if we're looking at lines twenty-two through twenty-five, um... Shifting over, I wanna go to twenty-eight. Shift down. Uh, from twenty-eight through thirty-three, um, if, if I-- if we can contemplate, you know, what that means for law enforcement. 'Cause in my experience,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 25, 2026
Senate floor session, March 25, 2026 (legislative day 37)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed bills on education scholarships, elections, retirement benefits, tax credits, courts, boating and military scholarships. After debate, it passed HB 328, expanding education tax credits, 30 to 20, and HB 369, changing certain county elections to nonpartisan elections, 32 to 21. It tabled HB 1185 after discussion of business court rules and several amendments. Senators approved revised school-zone camera rules in HB 651 and agreed to House changes on reckless stunt driving, pharmacist access to HIV prevention medicine, school discrimination complaints, insurance decisions involving artificial intelligence and DeKalb County compensation. The session also included bill readings, committee referrals and ceremonial recognitions. The Senate adjourned until March 27 at 10 a.m.
Amendment 2A, amend as follows, strike line 10 through 18, line 33, strike A and insert B, line 38, strike five and insert, strike, uh, strike B and insert C. Line 33, insert a new subsection A to read as follows, A, notwithstanding any code section to the contrary for claims brought under this code section when actions involving a code s- actions involving...
Uh, it will cut off any further amendments. We've probably only got eight now. Mr. President? I don't feel comfortable even hearing. If we were to table this bill right now after this, after this amendment- Senate loves to debate. Clearly, senator from the 6th, this is a contentious and, uh, group that likes to debate. Um, on the motion to resolve debate,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · March 5, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, March 5, 2026 (AM)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 285, HB 984 and HB 1142, and rejected HB 682, which concerned death sentences based only on one eyewitness. After extensive testimony, members approved an amended HB 968 to restrict kratom sales to pharmacies and ban synthetic products. Members set aside HB 804 after questions about its proposed marijuana pardons. The committee also heard HB 496, concerning cannabis odor as grounds for searches, but took no vote before recessing until 12:30 p.m.
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Representative Leesa Hagan, House Bill 1142. You can fire when you're ready. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Do have a sub, uh, naturally. I think we've had 12 at this point. Uh, LC620467S. And just for brevity and time constraints that we do have, if you want to just explain what you changed within the sub. Absolutely. The main change in the sub you will find on...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · February 23, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved nine bills covering vehicle obstruction of law enforcement, firearm suppressors, sexual exploitation of vulnerable adults, interstate travel for child molestation, reckless stunt-driving vehicle forfeiture, sexual-assault evidence retention, zoo animal protections, controlled-substance scheduling and drug possession around children. Members debated whether existing laws already covered vehicle obstruction and whether removing state suppressor restrictions would hinder police responses to gunfire. The committee amended the stunt-driving proposal to require conviction before forfeiture and amended the child-endangerment proposal to address lawful medications and medical cannabis. Four other bills were postponed until Wednesday. All nine approved bills were sent to Rules, with no numerical vote totals announced.
And to your point, it is not the person who's convicted who would have a right to re- to keep that car. In fact, the title has to be transferred to such other family member who is a duly licensed operator, et cetera, et cetera. So it, it does not contemplate giving, keeping that title with the person who's causing the harm. It contemplates keeping the title...
I've, I think, I, I think taking people's stuff after proving beyond a reasonable doubt just we would have much less concern than taking it because you've been accused. That's fair. That's a fair... That's fair. Mm-hmm. Appreciate your testimony. Sure. Thank you. Okay. Let's see. Number six. Thank you to the chair. Uh, good to see you. Uh, so just a quick...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Industry and Labor Committee · February 4, 2026
House Industry and Labor Committee, February 4, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee heard testimony on HB 574, which would remove state workers’ compensation coverage for workers covered by the federal maritime program. Supporters said requiring only one system would reduce employers’ insurance costs and support port growth. Opponents said losing access to Georgia’s system would leave injured workers waiting much longer for disputed benefits and asked for more study. Members questioned witnesses about delays, insurance savings, attorney fees and employers’ protection from lawsuits. A motion to table the bill failed, with four members voting in favor of tabling. The committee then approved a do-pass motion by a show of hands. The final vote count was not announced.
Right. But we had a, a separate issue at that time, as you mentioned, with this double-dipping. Uh, I'd just like to start out by saying that, uh, I saw Ron Stephens here. I'm one of his constituents from Savannah, and, uh, he does a great job for us. We may not agree on everything, but he does a good job. The thing that I wanna point out is that there's...
The, the longshore worker, Sam Greene, uh, that was talked about earlier, I mean, that's my client. You know, he got work, work, he got hurt working for Gateway. It was an accepted case, you know, when the, when the container fell and injured his back and neck where he needed neck surgery. You know, he was getting his workers' comp benefits, and then...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · February 25, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, February 25, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee advanced HB 1226 on self-defense immunity, HB 821 on bail decisions for assaults against public safety officers, HB 1398 on alternatives to incarceration for pregnant and postpartum women, and HB 1282 on prosecution deadlines for aggravated sexual battery against children. Members amended HB 821 to cover aggravated assault against public safety officers beyond cases involving gunfire. HB 1154, which would expand the death penalty to trafficking offenses, failed for lack of a motion after constitutional concerns were raised. The chair requested more work on HB 1142, concerning a domestic violence registry, and HB 894, concerning review of long prison sentences. The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 496, which would limit reliance on cannabis odor for police action. No vote occurred on that proposal because the committee lost its quorum.
And so I mean, I believe it should be on the table, um, for the jury if they want to give the, uh, death penalty. Okay, thank you. Representative Roberts. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um, let me start by saying I agree with you, sex trafficking is horrendous and heinous, and by no means am I advocating that, um, for that or that anybody should get away with that....
Go ahead. Since I don't have any of my colleagues here, hope you'll indulge me a minute. Um, so I don't disagree, but this bill doesn't shorten any time, and the Supreme Court has found multiple times that the Eighth Amendment applies, and that the crime has to involve a death, which I think is probably the worst evil, is murdering, taking another life. Um,...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee · March 26, 2026
House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, March 26, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved three bills for consideration by the Rules Committee. SB 572 would change procedures and burdens of proof for self-defense immunity claims. Witnesses disagreed about whether it would better protect defendants or complicate arrests and court proceedings. The committee narrowed SB 398 to language amending the existing peeping statute and added a knowledge requirement. The committee also approved a substitute for SB 61 addressing online impersonation, scams and certain violent-felony-related content, after removing provisions that a member said could conflict with federal protections for online platforms. The transcript does not establish a complete numerical vote tally for any bill.
If I'm an officer, I don't read this law to say that I have to have a hearing. I read this law to say that if they both claim, there's n- nothing in the bill that defines what a prima facie showing is. That means that they're saying, "I acted in self-defense." That is a prima facie showing without some standard attached to it. It doesn't say it needs to be...
The prosecution has zero risk. They can bring anything that they can get an indictment on, and they laugh about the fact that they can get an indictment on a ham sandwich. It's something we all laugh about, although it's not funny if you're the ham sandwich. So, um, the prosecution already has a very high burden on self-defense. When they go to trial as...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House Judiciary Committee · February 23, 2026
House Judiciary Committee, February 23, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee approved HB 1365, HB 1364 and HB 688, along with amended versions of HB 1221 and HB 1348. These measures concerned an additional superior court judge, timeshare foreclosures, delivery of court documents, homeowners’ association collection practices and court-appointed receivers’ pay. Much of the meeting focused on HB 1223, which would restrict public access to recordings depicting death. Members heard arguments about family privacy, commercial use of footage, news reporting and public oversight. The committee adopted several amendments but rejected a proposed news-media exception. With another amendment still unresolved, the chair postponed further work until Wednesday at 1 p.m. No final vote on that bill occurred.
But the attorney's fees were 1,920 bucks. We offered to split them 50/50. The HOA said no. Hm. And so the lawsuit went on. This is in, uh, February of 2020, and the pandemic comes along, and by the time we get to trial, three years has gone by, and for some reason, uh, they've piled up $2,900 worth of additional attorney's fees in the three years while...
All right. Basically, you're using the wording here. Yes. Okay. Is there any addition to it? Uh, well, um ... You might have to change 17. 17. That's all right. Yeah. Correct. Have to take it out. And then if you just wanna delete lines 20 through 23. Uh, just d- don't look at lines 20 ... I made changes on there, but don't incorporate those changes on...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · January 29, 2026
House floor session, January 29, 2026 (legislative day 9)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House adopted HR 1008, changing the membership and terms of regional water planning councils, by a vote of 168 to 0. The sponsor said smaller councils and longer terms would help address attendance problems and improve planning. The House also heard first and second readings, received committee recommendations, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions without objection. During member remarks, speakers offered differing views on the federal seizure of Fulton County election materials, with some raising concerns about voter privacy and election interference and another defending the search as a lawful court process. The chair asked both parties’ leaders to meet about rules governing floor remarks. The House adjourned until February 2 at 10 a.m.
On behalf of this body, we extend our deepest con- condolences to the Smith family, the entire South Georgia community who loved and supported Mayor Smith. We thank you for sharing him with us. May God's favor, comfort, and peace rest upon his family and all who mourn. Though his earthly work is complete, his impact remains. May he rest in eternal peace....
House Bill 1060 by Representative Jackson of the 68th, Scott of the 76th, 63rd, and Davis of the 87th. Bill be titled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to crimes and offenses so as to limit the lawful authority of law enforcement officers. Public safety and homeland security.
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · January 28, 2026
Senate floor session, January 28, 2026 (legislative day 8)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate agreed to the House version of SB 148, covering outdoor learning, hunting safety instruction, school defibrillators and teacher leave, by a 50-0 vote. A motion to agree to the House version of SB 170, which replaced a homelessness council proposal with rural hospital generator grants, failed after a 27-22 vote. The Senate rejected the House version of SB 9 without objection and moved HB 377 to Government Oversight. Senators also debated constitutional rights and federal immigration enforcement while urging action on SR 605, but no vote on that resolution occurred. The Senate adopted SR 596 recognizing Big Brothers Big Sisters, adopted an unnamed consent calendar of resolutions, and received bill readings and committee reports. The session adjourned until January 29 at 10 a.m.
It's not about where you are. It affects all of us. And what he said in that opinion fits exactly what we're talking about today. When he talks about the case, he was talking about the Garcia case there, but he could be talking about this case right here. While there is still time, an amazing, powerful statement from a federal court judge, Reagan appointee....
But if you do wear a badge, you have a right to the jury of a bunch of Georgia state senators who watch, and I quote, "viral videos," who listen to rhetoric throughout the news cycle on the internet and their favorite targeted silo channel on their favorite website or their favorite print publication that may still be in existence. But I'm gonna hit you...
Meeting transcript · Georgia House of Representatives · February 19, 2026
House floor session, February 19, 2026 (legislative day 21)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The House passed four bills: HB 1020, changing retirement eligibility for district attorneys, 164-0; HB 1027, allowing longer municipal electric sales contracts, 162-2; HB 1161, clarifying where drivers should pull over for traffic stops, 162-2; and HB 1181, simplifying inherited vehicle title transfers, 166-0. The House returned HB 1180 to the Rules Committee without objection. Members also heard first and second readings and committee reports on numerous measures, recognized Mercer University’s president and Echo Park Speedway, and adopted a group of honorary resolutions. Other remarks covered Black history, lupus advocacy, visiting community groups, adoption and a request to reopen a deported veteran’s immigration case. The House adjourned until February 20 at 9 a.m.
For most of his tenure in our cafeteria, he had a second job during baseball season serving food to Braves fans at Truist Park. At one point, four of his children worked at Truist Park alongside him. His shift at Truist was typically 3:00 PM until midnight. This was after his shift at the Capitol. The Department of Homeland Security initiated proceedings...
Meeting transcript · Georgia State Senate · March 18, 2026
Senate floor session, March 18, 2026 (legislative day 33)
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The Senate passed HB 998 on rural telephone service, HB 1159 on tax relief for farm assistance payments, HB 1302 on education and workforce coordination, HB 1379 on foreign funding disclosures, HB 999 on magistrate courts, and HB 376 on historic rehabilitation tax credits. Senators also agreed to House changes to SB 220, with further amendments to the medical cannabis proposal. Debate included rural communications, utility consumer protections, minimum wage, foreign influence in schools, access to small claims court, and cannabis benefits and risks. The Senate returned HB 439 to the Finance Committee to fix an error and received numerous committee reports and bill readings. A senator gave notice of plans to consider House changes to HB 1199 on the next legislative day. The Senate adjourned until 10 a.m. March 19.
Let me just tell you a few reasons why this is a problem. Number one, our Constitution guarantees us the right to a trial by jury. When you're having damages awarded for you or against you, typically you're entitled to a jury trial. We create an exception for these very small claims, and that's why some people call magistrates courts small claims courts....
You're not allowed to obtain documents, to subpoena or request production of documents. So somebody could be theoretically suing you on a contract, you can't even get copies of their invoices. They could be suing you for injuries in an automobile collision and you don't get copies of their medical bills and records, or whether they had previous injuries...
Meeting transcript · Georgia Senate Insurance and Labor Committee · February 17, 2026
Senate Insurance and Labor Committee, February 17, 2026
Summary by Georgia Commons (AI-written): The committee held a hearing on SB 364, which would add penalties for insurers that knowingly provide false or misleading information affecting premiums. Members discussed refunds, existing enforcement powers, the size of penalties and insurers’ rights to challenge decisions. No vote was taken. The committee also discussed SB 230, concerning condominium insurance deductibles. After questions about costs to owners, the sponsor explained that a previously approved committee version retained a cap and required notice to owners, unlike the original version in members’ folders. The chair said the committee would return to that version at the next meeting. No vote was taken.
W- that would ordinarily, with a penalty as massive as you're giving here, they might have a right to a jury trial to prove they intentionally did that. Why not just create a, a new criminal code section that it'd be a crime to lie to the insurance commissioner, and then let's let prosecutors handle it, and let them have a right to a jury trial, and be...
And that is not what we're here for. Would that be correct? That is correct. Yeah. So, um, and, and just to be perfectly clear, tort reform passed last year. That's right. And where I sat in the Senate, I sat in the middle of three trial attorneys. And I believe that myself and all three of those trial attorneys, yourself included, voted for the legislation...
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