GA HB1142

Creates a searchable registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, publishing offender names, aliases, dates of birth, conviction dates, counties of conviction, and photographs on the GBI website

Defines "recidivist domestic violence offender" as someone convicted of a domestic violence offense (simple/aggravated assault, battery, false imprisonment, stalking) against dating partners, spouses, co-parents, or family members who has at least one prior domestic violence conviction

Requires offenders to remain on the registry for 5 years with one prior conviction or 10 years with two or more prior convictions, with removal within 30 days if charges are dismissed or vacated

Mandates that offenders entering pretrial diversion programs for domestic violence must agree that any subsequent domestic violence conviction will subject them to registry inclusion

Effective January 1, 2027, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date