Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 542: Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit

Enacted Last action July 1, 2026: Effective Date

Plain-language summary

SB 542 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit. Primary sponsor: Randy Robertson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Clint Dixon (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2026): Effective Date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Randy Robertson (Republican); Bo Hatchett (Republican); Brian Strickland (Republican); Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican); and 20 more.