Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia SB 558
Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Harold Jones II (Democratic)
- Derek Mallow (Democratic)
- Ed Harbison (Democratic)
- Jaha Howard (Democratic)
- Sally Harrell (Democratic)
- Elena Parent (Democratic)
- Kim Jackson (Democratic)
- Nan Orrock (Democratic)
- Tonya Anderson (Democratic)
- RaShaun Kemp (Democratic)
- Emanuel Jones (Democratic)
- Kenya Wicks (Democratic)
- Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democratic)
- Donzella James (Democratic)
- Randal Mangham (Democratic)
- Gail Davenport (Democratic)
- Nikki Merritt (Democratic)
- Josh McLaurin (Democratic)
- Nabilah Parkes
- David Lucas (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to revise a definition; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; 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
- Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
Senate Read and Referred - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Senate Hopper