GA SB592

Increases minimum sentences for aggravated assault from 1-20 years to 3 years up to life without parole, with higher minimums (5-10 years) for offenses against public safety officers, elderly victims, in school zones, or on public transit

Mandates life without parole or life imprisonment for adults 18+ convicted of rape, sexual battery, or aggravated sexual battery against children under 12 years old

Expands the definition of "serious violent felony" to include sexual battery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, first-degree home invasion, and any felony involving firearm use or possession

Removes parole eligibility for offenders who commit murder, assault, rape, or drug distribution while already serving a sentence, and prohibits parole for validated gang members or gang-related crimes

Prohibits early termination of probation for serious violent felony offenders regardless of condition satisfaction, effective July 1, 2026