Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 20 D cosponsors

SB 558 — Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; 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 February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to revise a definition; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; 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

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 227 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (227)

227 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 558 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to revise a definition; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 558?
SB 558 is sponsored by Derek Mallow (Democrat), David Lucas (Democrat), Nabilah Parkes (Democrat), Josh McLaurin (Democrat), Nikki Merritt (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Randal Mangham (Democrat), Donzella James (Democrat), Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat), Kenya Wicks (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), RaShaun Kemp (Democrat), Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Kim Jackson (Democrat), Elena Parent (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Jaha Howard (Democrat), Ed Harbison (Democrat), and Harold Jones II (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 558?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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