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GA SB482

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Strickland

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests for booking photographs or law enforcement videos must identify the individual by first and last name and include a notarized statement affirming lawful use; false statements constitute a criminal violation under Code Section 16-10-20.

  • Requests for booking photographs or law enforcement videos must be made in person as separate individual requests, unless the request is made by the person depicted or their attorney/designated agent.

  • Settlement agreements resolving unlawful employment practice claims against the General Assembly, including sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation claims, must be publicly disclosed with the claimant's identity redacted; this provision applies retroactively.

  • The General Assembly remains exempt from Georgia's Open Records Act (Code Sections 50-18-70 through 50-18-78) except for the employment settlement disclosure requirement.

  • Effective upon Governor's approval and applies to booking photograph requests made on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; persons requesting booking photographs to provide the first and last names of the individuals in the photographs; require

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/9/2026
Public Safety2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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