HB 821

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 26, 2026.

Criminal procedure; include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-821
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Judiciary Non-Civil
House in_committee 2026-02-26
Criminal Justice
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to bonds and recognizances, so as to include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Gambill, Matthew
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-03-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-26 Status in_committee
2026-02-26 Latest Action House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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