Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 1061
Mandi Ballinger Act; enact
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Beth Camp (Republican)
- James Burchett (Republican)
- Matt Reeves (Republican)
- Stan Gunter (Republican)
- Mary Ann Santos (Democratic)
- Mary Oliver (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to enact the "Mandi Ballinger Act"; to provide for an implementation committee; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such committee; to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include certain children who are 17 years of age; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 27, 37, 42, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, game and fish, mental health, penal institutions, and social services, respectively, so as to make conforming cross-references; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 House | House Vote #538 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 20, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Feb 20, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 12, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 2, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Jan 29, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Jan 28, 2026 · House
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