Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 404: Child Custody Proceedings; joint legal and physical custody as the default child custody arrangement; provide

In committee Last action January 16, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 404 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Custody Proceedings; joint legal and physical custody as the default child custody arrangement; provide. Primary sponsor: Ed Setzler (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ed Setzler (Republican); Randy Robertson (Republican); John Albers (Republican); Mike Hodges (Republican); and 3 more.