Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 557: Northeastern Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a sixth judge

Passed one chamber Last action February 3, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

HB 557 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Northeastern Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a sixth judge. Primary sponsor: Lee Hawkins (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican), David Clark (Republican), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Derrick McCollum (Republican), Soo Hong (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lee Hawkins (Republican); Brent Cox (Republican); David Clark (Republican); Emory Dunahoo (Republican); and 2 more.