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GA SB607

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cowsert

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Indictments are transferred to the appropriate county for prosecution by the Attorney General or designee; proceedings are secret with misdemeanor penalties for disclosure violations

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Special Committee on Investigations2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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