Criminal Justice (Domestic Violence)

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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signed · Georgia · House May 12, 2026

HB 1283: Family Justice Center Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 and Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to family violence and discovery, respectively, so as to authorize the creation of Family Justice Centers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Family Justice Centers to coordinate victim services and law enforcement response to domestic violence, advancing criminal justice reform through improved victim support and interagency collaboration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 9, 2026

HB 1207: Domestic relations; creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the maintenance of and access to such registry; to provide for clerks of court to provide information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide for the registration of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the assessment of fees on recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the removal of such offenders from the registry; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates registry for repeat domestic violence offenders to track and prevent future offenses, reducing recidivism per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 1456: Crimes and offenses; protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; provide

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 provide for protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; to provide for a definition; to provide for temporary relief ex parte orders under certain circumstances; to provide for procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides legal protections for sexual assault victims via protective orders, advancing victim rights in criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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passed · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1142: Courts; require certain agreements for certain offenses to be eligible for a Pretrial Intervention and Diversion Program

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 15 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts and domestic relations, respectively, so as to require certain agreements for certain offenses to be eligible for a Pretrial Intervention and Diversion Program; provide for the creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the maintenance of such registry; to provide for clerks of court to provide certain information to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; to provide for the registration of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the assessment of fees on recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the removal of recidivist domestic violence offenders after a period of time; to provide for definitions; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes Pretrial Intervention and Diversion Program eligibility requirements, reducing court burden and recidivism, while creating a registry for domestic violence offenders to enhance public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 3, 2025

SB 66: Crimes; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16 and 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses and to domestic relations, respectively, so as to prohibit persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm and to prohibit persons subject to family violence protective orders from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; to provide for definitions; to provide an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits firearm access for misdemeanor family violence offenders and protective order subjects, reducing recidivism risk and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 3, 2025

HB 188: Criminal procedure; extend certain protections for victims of family violence and stalking with respect to residential leases

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17, Title 19, and Title 44 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, domestic relations, and property, respectively, so as to extend certain protections for victims of family violence and stalking with respect to residential leases; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends victim protections for family violence/stalking victims regarding residential leases, aligning with criminal justice reform by enhancing victim safety and rights in housing.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant protections for victims of family violence/stalking in residential leases, strengthening tenant rights per bill's focus on residential lease safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Tenant Rights

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signed · Georgia · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 582: Georgia Survivor Justice Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and evidence, respectively, so as to provide for defendants to support a justification defense by offering evidence of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse committed by the alleged victim; to provide a privilege for participation in victim centered programs and victim-offender dialogues; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for civil immunity for facilitators in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables defendants to present evidence of victim's prior abuse as justification defense, promotes victim-centered programs, and aligns with criminal justice reform by enhancing due process and reducing wrongful convictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

introduced · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 756: General Assembly; preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking; encourage

A RESOLUTION encouraging the General Assembly to preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking by adopting language that ensures protection for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes to safely report to and assist law enforcement, and to prevent the assistance from law enforcement from being used as a tool of control and abuse; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures immigrant survivors can safely report crimes to law enforcement without exploitation, protecting victim access to justice - directly advancing criminal justice reform through victim-centered protections.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProtects immigrant survivors' access to justice by preventing law enforcement from using their assistance against them, ensuring safe reporting without fear of immigration consequences.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Violent Crime

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