Criminal Justice

passed · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2026

HR 2097: Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta; commend

This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends the Center for Employment Opportunities Atlanta for its work helping individuals reenter society after incarceration. It highlights the organization's services, which include job training, placement, and wage support that have helped hundreds of people find employment. The resolution also notes the program's success in reducing recidivism and increasing long-term job stability through partnerships with various local and state agencies. This measure does not change laws or allocate new funding but serves to honor the organization's contributions to the community.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill commends an organization reducing recidivism and aiding reentry, directly supporting criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill commends an organization providing job training, placement, and wage support to help formerly incarcerated individuals reenter the workforce.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Workforce Development

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 2027: Kemp, First Lady Marty; commend

This bill is a formal resolution that honors First Lady Marty Kemp for her leadership in Georgia's fight against human trafficking. It recognizes her role in passing laws that protect child victims, expand legal penalties for offenders, and create support services like residential housing for exploited children. The document highlights specific achievements, such as the establishment of specialized law enforcement units and the recovery of over 200 children, but does not create any new laws or policies. Ultimately, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge her contributions and express good wishes for her continued work in the area.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill honors efforts to combat human trafficking, protect child victims, and expand legal penalties, directly supporting criminal justice reform and victim protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 31, 2026

HR 2016: Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office and the Emanuel County Sheriff's Office; commend

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office and the Emanuel County Sheriff's Office for their joint efforts in a child sex trafficking case. It specifically honors District Attorney Tripp Fitzner, Chief Investigator Rocky Davis, Sheriff Jeffrey Brewer, and Investigator Michael Reddish for their collaborative work, which included a week-long investigation and federal indictments against four individuals. The resolution notes that the agencies received praise from the United States Attorney General for their successful cooperation across multiple locations. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of their service rather than creating new laws or changing policy.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill commends law enforcement for successful trafficking case, reinforcing justice efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1511: Court Technology Funding Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to provide for a technology fee to be collected under certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for a purpose for such fees; to provide for imposition of additional civil filing fees and criminal penalties; to provide for adoption of county resolutions; to provide for a technology fund; to provide for technology plans; to provide for expenditure of funds collected; to preempt local Acts providing for technology fees; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a technology fee fund to support court technology infrastructure, increasing funding for essential government services.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds court technology which improves judicial efficiency and case management, indirectly supporting criminal justice system operations.65% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes funding mechanism for court technology systems through fees, indicating support for technological infrastructure in judicial proceedings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Courts

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1510: Elections; judicially incompetent persons; restrict voting rights

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 21-2-216 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of electors generally, reregistration of electors purged from list, eligibility of nonresidents who vote in presidential elections, retention of qualification for standing as elector, evidence of citizenship, and check of convicted felons and deceased persons databases, so as to restrict voting rights for judicially incompetent persons; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts voting rights for judicially incompetent persons, limiting civil rights protections and reducing access to justice for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 1574: Motor vehicles; certain convictions of homicide by vehicle when operating such vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs; require restitution

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to require restitution for certain convictions of homicide by vehicle when operating such vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to provide for standards for such award amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill requires restitution for DUI homicide convictions, strengthening victim compensation and accountability within criminal justice system.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring restitution for DUI-related homicides, strengthening accountability and victim compensation in vehicle-related incidents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Violent Crime Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · House Mar 25, 2026

HR 1703: House Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation; create

This bill creates a House Study Committee on Criminal Post-Conviction Litigation to examine delays and inefficiencies in Georgia's system for handling claims that criminal defendants received inadequate legal representation. The committee will consist of 12 members, including legislative representatives and non-legislative experts such as the state attorney general, chief justice, and leaders from defense and prosecution organizations. Its primary function is to study the current post-conviction process, identify problems causing years-long delays, and recommend potential legislative changes to improve how these cases are handled. The committee will produce a report with findings and recommendations before it is dissolved, though this bill does not enact immediate policy changes itself.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates committee to study post-conviction litigation delays and inefficiencies, aiming to improve legal representation and address systemic issues in criminal justice.75% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 1585: Right to register and vote; moral turpitude felony conviction exception; provisions - CA

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to remove a conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude as an exception to the right to register and vote; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes felony moral turpitude as voting restriction, protecting civil rights and expanding criminal justice reform by restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals.90% confidence

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introduced · Georgia · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 1512: Crimes and offenses; enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; to provide for the offense of obstruction if an individual throws an object at certain persons or at a vehicle occupied by such persons; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances penalties for offenses against public safety and code enforcement officers, strengthening protection of law enforcement personnel and supporting criminal justice system integrity.90% confidence

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passed · Georgia · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SR 1065: National Crime Victim's Rights Week; recognize April 19-25, 2026; the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office; commend

A RESOLUTION recognizing April 19-25, 2026, as National Crime Victim's Rights Week and commending the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office for their dedicated service; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill recognizes National Crime Victim's Rights Week and commends victim advocates, showing support for victim rights within criminal justice system.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights

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