Criminal Justice

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1530: Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment; propose - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill seeks to repeal constitutional exception allowing involuntary servitude for convicted persons, advancing civil rights and criminal justice reform by eliminating forced labor for criminals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Human Trafficking

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introduced · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1606: Crimes; offense of disruption of a worship service; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to provide for the offense of disruption of a worship service; to provide for legislative findings, to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new offense for disrupting worship services, strengthening protection of religious freedom and public order under criminal law85% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 27, 2026

HB 1596: No Evidence Ignored Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to provide local prosecutorial agencies with certain information regarding forensic database evidence; to provide for local prosecutorial agency determinations; to require certain actions by prosecutorial agencies; to provide for reports; to provide for certain exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings and purposes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances forensic evidence sharing between GBI and prosecutors, improving case outcomes and justice system efficiency.75% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HR 1524: General Assembly; reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance in accordance with presidential Executive Order 14370; urge

A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia General Assembly to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance in accordance with presidential Executive Order 14370; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reschedules marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, reducing criminal penalties and advancing criminal justice reform by decriminalizing possession.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to III would improve medical access and align with healthcare standards, potentially expanding treatment options for patients.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 1893: House Study Committee on Modernizing the Discovery Process through the Use of New Technologies; create

This bill establishes a House Study Committee to examine how new technologies can improve the discovery process in Georgia's criminal justice system. The committee, composed of 15 members including judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, and state officials, will study current methods for receiving, storing, and sharing digital evidence and identify more efficient systems. Its work focuses on addressing challenges posed by the growing volume of digital evidence, such as incompatible storage formats and time-consuming data transfers between agencies. The committee must submit a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2026, and the final report will be made publicly available.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill aims to modernize discovery process through technology, improving efficiency and fairness in criminal justice system by addressing digital evidence challenges.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes committee to examine how new technologies can improve discovery process, indicating support for technology integration in legal systems.75% confidence

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passed both · Georgia · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 586: "K-9 Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2026"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-107 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to interfering with, harming of, or aggravated harming of a public safety animal or search and rescue animal, so as to provide for commendations of public safety animals and search and rescue animals that are injured or killed in the line of duty; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects law enforcement K-9s by enhancing penalties for harming them, directly supporting operational safety within criminal justice law enforcement framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1458: Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses

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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves clergy exemption from sexual contact offense charges, increasing accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence

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in committee · Georgia · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1429: Courts; juvenile court clerks collect and submit data regarding monetary sanctions assessed for juvenile offenders to the Administrative Office of the Courts; require

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-11-64 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of information by juvenile court clerks, reporting requirement, and data collection, so as to require that juvenile court clerks collect and submit data regarding monetary sanctions assessed for juvenile offenders to the Administrative Office of the Courts; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires data collection on juvenile monetary sanctions, enabling evidence-based reform to reduce financial barriers in juvenile justice.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 480: "Georgia Custodial Interference Reform Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment, and related offenses, so as to revise provisions relative to the offenses of interference with custody and interstate interference with custody; to require law enforcement officers to issue a citation to persons suspected of interference with custody to appear in court within a time certain to present properly executed documentation or other tangible evidence showing that such person's conduct was authorized; to require preliminary hearings within seven business days of the issuance of such citations; to provide an applicable standard for probable cause; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement to issue citations for custody interference, strengthening procedural enforcement in criminal justice cases per Georgia Code revisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1312: Desai Safety Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 3 of Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 and Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to carrying and possession of firearms and domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons subject to a protective order for family violence or dating violence from possessing a firearm or ammunition; to provide for penalties; to require reporting by the court issuing such prohibition; to require the surrender or transfer of firearms or ammunition in such person's possession; to provide for petitions for return of firearms or ammunition and restoration of rights; to provide for the adoption of procedures; to provide for applicability; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits firearm possession by domestic violence offenders, aligning with criminal justice reform to prevent violence and protect victims, directly addressing a key safety concern in criminal justice policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Firearms

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