Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 1196
Crimes; offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; provide
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Tyler Paul Smith (Republican)
- Tanya Miller (Democratic)
- Soo Hong (Republican)
- John LaHood (Republican)
- Tim Fleming (Republican)
- Debbie Buckner (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-21.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass involving a wild animal, so as to provide for the offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; 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, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 Senate | Senate Vote #726 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
| Mar 3, 2026 House | House Vote #587 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended - Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Senate Third Read - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 24, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Feb 6, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 5, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 4, 2026 · House
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