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GA SB405

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ed Setzler

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum civil claim amount for Georgia magistrate court jurisdiction from $15,000 to $50,000
  • Applies to civil claims including garnishment and attachment cases where exclusive jurisdiction is not vested in superior court
  • Maintains the existing prohibition on granting prejudgment attachments in magistrate court
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026, applying only to causes of action accruing on or after that date

Legislative Description

Magistrate Court; the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; increase

Last Action

Senate Tabled

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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