Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 123: Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has an intellectual disability; provide

Enacted Last action May 13, 2025: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

HB 123 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has an intellectual disability; provide. Primary sponsor: Bill Werkheiser (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), Deborah Silcox (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Tyler Smith (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill Werkheiser (Republican); Matt Reeves (Republican); Deborah Silcox (Republican); Scott Holcomb (Democratic); and 2 more.