Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 202
Discovery; discovery in misdemeanor cases; change provisions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Harold Jones II (Democratic)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democratic)
- Sheikh Rahman (Democratic)
- Russ Goodman (Republican)
- Donzella James (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to discovery, so as to change provisions relating to discovery in misdemeanor cases; to provide for a defendant to opt into reciprocal discovery similar to provisions in felony cases; to require the defendant to provide the prosecuting attorney with a list of witness and alibi information; to provide for procedure; to provide for sanctions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Tabled - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Feb 20, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
Senate Hopper