Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 821: Criminal procedure; include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge

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

Plain-language summary

HB 821 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; include aggravated assault as a bailable offense only before a superior court judge. Primary sponsor: Matthew Gambill (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Devan Seabaugh (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthew Gambill (Republican); Mitchell Scoggins (Republican); Eddie Lumsden (Republican); Bill Hitchens (Republican); and 2 more.