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GA HB1207

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teddy Reese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a publicly searchable recidivist domestic violence offender registry maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and accessible on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's website

  • Requires registration for individuals convicted of a felony domestic violence offense or those convicted of any domestic violence offense who have at least one prior domestic violence conviction

  • Registry listings last 2 years for offenders with one prior conviction, 5 years for those with two priors, and 10 years for those with three or more prior convictions

  • Offenders must pay a $150 registration fee, with $50 retained by the sentencing court and $100 remitted to the state general fund

  • Applies to persons convicted of domestic violence offenses on or after January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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