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GA SB298
Bill
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Randy Robertson
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AI Summary
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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
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Creates direct appeal rights for rulings that grant or deny legislative privilege or legislative immunity in both civil and criminal actions
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Requires appeals under these new provisions to be filed within 30 days of the judgment, order, or ruling
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Limits parties to exercising the immunity-related direct appeal right only once per civil action
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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