Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 497 — Penal institutions; inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; provide

Last action — House Second Readers

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide that an inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 497 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide that an inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 497?
HB 497 is sponsored by Dar'shun Kendrick (Democrat), Derrick Jackson (Democrat), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Tanya Miller (Democrat), and Jasmine Clark (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 497?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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