Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB 1290
Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; sexual abuse; revise definition
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Scott Hilton (Republican)
- Sharon Cooper (Republican)
- John LaHood (Republican)
- Bill Fincher (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of elder persons, so as to revise the definition of sexual abuse; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board, so as to provide for dangerous sexual offenses occurring after June 30, 2026; to provide for a definition; 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, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 House | House Vote #596 - 2025-2026 Regular Session | pass | Set your home in Georgia to see |
Actions
- Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Passed/Adopted - Mar 3, 2026 · House
House Third Readers - Feb 24, 2026 · House
House Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 17, 2026 · House
House Second Readers - Feb 12, 2026 · House
House First Readers - Feb 11, 2026 · House
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