Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 159: Criminal Procedure; pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has intellectual disability; provide

In committee Last action February 13, 2025: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 159 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure; pretrial proceedings in capital offense cases where the death penalty is sought when the accused has intellectual disability; provide. Primary sponsor: Kim Jackson (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 13, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kim Jackson (Democratic); Josh McLaurin (Democratic).