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GA HB821

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Gambill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds aggravated assault upon a public safety officer to the list of offenses that can only be granted bail by a superior court judge, not lower courts
  • Applies specifically when the assault occurs while the officer is engaged in or because of their official duties
  • Amends Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding bailable offenses and bail procedures
  • Joins existing restricted-bail offenses including human trafficking violations (Code Section 16-5-46) and street gang activity (Chapter 15 of Title 16)

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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