Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1282: Criminal procedure; offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age; include offense of aggravated sexual battery

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

Plain-language summary

HB 1282 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age; include offense of aggravated sexual battery. Primary sponsor: Tyler Smith (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican), Soo Hong (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Steven Sainz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tyler Smith (Republican); Stan Gunter (Republican); Soo Hong (Republican); Mitchell Scoggins (Republican); and 1 more.