Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 19 D cosponsors

SB 25 — Pardons and Paroles; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; to provide for a video conference hearing where prospective parolees can be heard and seek information from the board; to provide that the board submit written findings if the tentative parole month is delayed; to provide notice to members of the board when a majority votes to deny or delay release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 18 co-sponsors · 228 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (18)

Not signed on (228)

228 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 25 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; to provide for a video conference hearing where prospective parolees can be heard and seek information from the board; to provide that the board submit written findings if the tentative parole month is delayed; to provide notice to members of the board when a majority votes to deny or delay release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 25?
SB 25 is sponsored by Nikki Merritt (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Sheikh Rahman (Democrat), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Jason Esteves (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Elena Parent (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Josh McLaurin (Democrat), Kenya Wicks (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Randal Mangham (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Freddie Powell Sims (Democrat), and Donzella James (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 25?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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