HB 821 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Criminal procedure; include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Issues: ✗ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

LC 48 1581/a → LC 48 1795S/hs · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill was amended to remove a specific provision that made aggravated assault upon a public safety officer bailable when committed by firearm discharge. The change narrows the scope of offenses that are automatically considered bailable, potentially affecting bail decisions for such crimes.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing a specific bailability exception for aggravated assault on public safety officers involving firearms.

ELIGIBILITY

Removed language that made aggravated assault upon a public safety officer while performing official duties bailable when committed by discharge of a firearm

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from original HB 821 to HB 821 (SUB) indicating this is a substitute version offered by the Judiciary Committee

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Committee

Feb 26, 2026

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Mar 21, 2025

Introduced

House Hopper

lower

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors