Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1226: Crimes; justification for use of force in defense of self or others; revise standards

In committee Last action February 26, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Plain-language summary

HB 1226 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes; justification for use of force in defense of self or others; revise standards. Primary sponsor: David Clark (Republican), Tyler Smith (Republican), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican), Josh Bonner (Republican), Karen Mathiak (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: David Clark (Republican); Tyler Smith (Republican); Jordan Ridley (Republican); Alan Powell (Republican); and 2 more.