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GA SB572

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Strickland

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that any use of force in self-defense or defense of others is reasonable, necessary, and justified under Georgia law

  • Prohibits self-defense claims when force is used against a law enforcement officer who has properly identified themselves and the incident occurs in a public location

  • Allows immunity from prosecution claims to be raised at arraignment or as a pretrial motion, requiring clear and convincing evidence to overcome a prima-facie immunity claim

  • Requires law enforcement to make a probable cause determination that force was unlawful before arresting someone who used or threatened defensive force

  • Extends civil liability immunity to protect defenders from lawsuits brought by legal representatives or heirs of the person against whom justified force was used

Legislative Description

Criminal Prosecutions; an additional justification for use of force in defense of self or others; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil3/9/2026
Judiciary2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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