Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 682 — Criminal procedure; death penalty shall not be imposed if only evidence is testimony of a single eyewitness; provide

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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 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the death penalty generally, so as to provide that the death penalty shall not be imposed if the only evidence of the defendant's guilt is the testimony of a single eyewitness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

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  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 682 do?
A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the death penalty generally, so as to provide that the death penalty shall not be imposed if the only evidence of the defendant's guilt is the testimony of a single eyewitness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 682?
HB 682 is sponsored by Billy Mitchell (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 682?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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