Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1223: Local government; provide exemption from disclosing audio and video recordings captured by law enforcement when such recordings depict a person's death

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Plain-language summary

HB 1223 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; provide exemption from disclosing audio and video recordings captured by law enforcement when such recordings depict a person's death. Primary sponsor: Joseph Gullett (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Martin Momtahan (Republican), Angie O'Steen (Republican), Tangie Herring (Democratic), Yasmin Neal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joseph Gullett (Republican); Clint Crowe (Republican); Martin Momtahan (Republican); Angie O'Steen (Republican); and 2 more.