Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 405
Magistrate Court; the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; increase
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ed Setzler (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general jurisdiction and authority of magistrate to act, so as to increase the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; 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 9, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read Second Time - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Senate Hopper