HB 1255

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 6, 2026.

Criminal procedure; motions and discovery; modify provisions.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1255
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary Non-Civil
House in_committee 2026-03-06
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure and subpoenas and notice to produce, respectively, so as to modify provisions relating to motions and discovery in criminal cases; to modernize discovery processes; to revise provisions relating to service of subpoenas; to amend Code Section 35-3-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsibilities of the Division of Forensic Sciences, so to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Smith, Tyler Paul
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-09 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-06 Status in_committee
2026-03-06 Latest Action House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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