HB 1458 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status introduced 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Feb 2026

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Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026

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Feb 25, 2026

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