Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 8: Courts; arrest warrant requirements when juvenile courts are acting as courts of inquiry; provide

Passed both chambers Last action March 27, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

Plain-language summary

SB 8 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; arrest warrant requirements when juvenile courts are acting as courts of inquiry; provide. Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Matt Brass (Republican), Jason Esteves. Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2026): House Passed/Adopted By Substitute.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican); Brian Strickland (Republican); Bo Hatchett (Republican); Kim Jackson (Democratic); and 2 more.