Criminal Justice

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1288: Law enforcement officers and agencies; require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of DNA samples and time and procedure for withdrawal of blood samples, so as to require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires consent/court order for blood withdrawal in DNA testing, protecting civil rights during incarceration/release procedures per criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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signed · Georgia · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SB 570: "Georgia Human Trafficking Prevention Training Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to provide for a required human trafficking training program for inns and short-term rental properties; to provide for definitions; to provide for training policies and procedures; to provide for the retention of certain records; to provide for limitations; to provide for penalties; to provide an effective date; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates human trafficking prevention training for inns, enhancing law enforcement's ability to combat trafficking under criminal justice framework92% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 13, 2026

SB 388: "Property Owners Protection Act"; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to building, electrical, and other codes, so as to provide that no person may be incarcerated for certain code violations; to revise the number of days that constitute a separate offense; to amend Chapter 74 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government code enforcement boards, so as to provide that certain emergency circumstances must be present before a code violation may constitute grounds for a search warrant; to provide for a reduction in a certain administrative fine; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents incarceration for minor code violations, reducing unnecessary criminal justice system involvement and aligning with reform goals.90% confidence

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 397: Torts; remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights of state citizens by civil immigration enforcement officers; 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 JusticeProvides civil remedies for constitutional rights violations by immigration enforcement officers, directly protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability in law enforcement actions.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates legal remedies for constitutional rights violations by immigration enforcement officers, protecting individuals from potential abuses during enforcement actions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 2, 2026

HR 1109: Mental Health Sentencing and Treatment Alternatives Act; commend advancement by General Assembly; recognize urgent need for sentencing alternatives for Georgians with serious mental illness

A RESOLUTION recognizing the urgent need for sentencing alternatives and treatment programs for Georgians with serious mental illness; commending the General Assembly for advancing the "Mental Health Sentencing and Treatment Alternatives Act"; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill recognizes urgent need for mental health sentencing alternatives and treatment programs, commends advancing reforms to reduce incarceration for mental illness, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to improve rehabilitation and reduce r...90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly recognizes urgent need for mental health treatment programs and commends legislative action supporting mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing Mental Health

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 1053: Law enforcement officers and agencies; local law enforcement involvement with immigration and cooperation with federal authorities; repeal provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to repeal provisions relating to local law enforcement involvement with immigration and cooperation with federal authorities; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to repeal provisions relating to the verification of immigration status; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to repeal provisions relating to immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal provisions relating to reports regarding foreign-born inmates in custody, compliance with immigration detainer notices, and reporting requirements; to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to make confirming changes; laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals mandatory immigration cooperation requirements, reducing law enforcement overreach and protecting civil rights in criminal justice context85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRepeals laws requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, limiting state-level enforcement cooperation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 1051: Lanier Johnson-Hunt Student Protection Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require collaborative written agreements for local school systems that assign or employ law enforcement officers in schools; to prohibit law enforcement officers from engaging in school disciplinary matters unless such matter involves criminal conduct or an immediate threat to the safety of a person or the school; to require local boards of education for such local school systems to establish policies for student complaints against law enforcement officers; to provide dates of implementation; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts police involvement in non-criminal school discipline, reducing criminalization of student behavior - aligns with reform goals to limit over-policing in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1060: Georgia Public Safety Transparency and Citizen Protection Act of 2026; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to limit the lawful authority of law enforcement officers in certain situations; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to restrict the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers; to provide for a definition; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings during routine operations; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require law enforcement to comply with Code Section 35-1-25 when signaling for a vehicle to stop; to provide for a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts deadly force use and limits law enforcement authority, enhancing accountability and transparency per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 967: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant features; establish grant program

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant features; to provide a definition; to establish criteria and procedures for such grants; to require reporting from grant recipients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds bullet-resistant vehicle upgrades for law enforcement, enhancing officer safety and operational capability within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 984: Crimes and offenses; court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so as to provide for a court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates court order mechanism to locate abuse victims, enhancing victim identification in criminal cases per Georgia's court procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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