Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 25
Pardons and Paroles; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Josh McLaurin (Democratic)
- Harold Jones II (Democratic)
- Kim Jackson (Democratic)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
- Sonya Halpern (Democratic)
- Nan Orrock (Democratic)
- Jason Esteves
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democratic)
- Sheikh Rahman (Democratic)
- Gail Davenport (Democratic)
- Donzella James (Democratic)
- Freddie Powell Sims
- Nikki Merritt (Democratic)
- RaShaun Kemp (Democratic)
- Randal Mangham (Democratic)
- Ed Harbison (Democratic)
- Sally Harrell (Democratic)
- Emanuel Jones (Democratic)
- Kenya Wicks (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; to provide for a video conference hearing where prospective parolees can be heard and seek information from the board; to provide that the board submit written findings if the tentative parole month is delayed; to provide notice to members of the board when a majority votes to deny or delay release; 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
- Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Senate Hopper