Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 997: Penal institutions; limit time that Department of Community Supervision can hold certain inmates in a county facility

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

Plain-language summary

HB 997 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Penal institutions; limit time that Department of Community Supervision can hold certain inmates in a county facility. Primary sponsor: Rob Leverett (Republican), James Burchett (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Danny Mathis (Republican), Angie O'Steen (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rob Leverett (Republican); James Burchett (Republican); Clint Crowe (Republican); Danny Mathis (Republican); and 2 more.