Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 497: Penal institutions; inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; provide

Introduced Last action February 20, 2025: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 497 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Penal institutions; inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; provide. Primary sponsor: Jasmine Clark (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Dar'shun Kendrick (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2025): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jasmine Clark (Democratic); Tanya Miller (Democratic); Jordan Ridley (Republican); Derrick Jackson (Democratic); and 1 more.