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GA SB298

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Randy Robertson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 5-6-34 to add direct appeal rights for court rulings that grant or deny sovereign, municipal, official, qualified, or judicial immunity in civil actions

  • Creates direct appeal rights for rulings that grant or deny legislative privilege or legislative immunity in both civil and criminal actions

  • Requires appeals under these new provisions to be filed within 30 days of the judgment, order, or ruling

  • Limits parties to exercising the immunity-related direct appeal right only once per civil action

  • Immunity appeals cover protections established by the U.S. Constitution, Georgia Constitution, state laws, or common law

Legislative Description

Judgements and Rulings; certain appellate procedures regarding the denial of sovereign and any other immunity available to the state; provide

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2025
Judiciary2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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