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GA SB607
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
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Creates a new "State Grand Jury of Georgia" with statewide jurisdiction specifically to investigate crimes involving voting, elections, and violations of election laws, along with all related offenses
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Attorney General may petition the Georgia Supreme Court to impanel a state grand jury; a majority of justices must approve, and the Chief Justice appoints a superior court judge to preside
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State grand jury consists of 13-23 members drawn from the statewide master jury list, with terms not exceeding 12 months; requires 12 or more jurors to return an indictment
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Indictments are transferred to the appropriate county for prosecution by the Attorney General or designee; proceedings are secret with misdemeanor penalties for disclosure violations
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Effective January 1, 2027, contingent on passage of a constitutional amendment by the General Assembly and ratification by voters in the November 2026 general election
Legislative Description
Grand Juries; creation, selection, composition, compensation, procedures, and term; provide
Last Action
Senate Tabled
3/6/2026