Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 398: Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance, and Related Offenses; criminal offenses of virtual peeping; establish

Passed both chambers Last action March 31, 2026: Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub

Plain-language summary

SB 398 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Wiretapping, Eavesdropping, Surveillance, and Related Offenses; criminal offenses of virtual peeping; establish. Primary sponsor: Bo Hatchett (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, John Albers (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bo Hatchett (Republican); Jason Anavitarte (Republican); Brian Strickland (Republican); Randy Robertson (Republican); and 19 more.