Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1189: Sexual offenses; offense of sodomy regarding consenting adults; prohibit prosecution
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1189 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual offenses; offense of sodomy regarding consenting adults; prohibit prosecution. Primary sponsor: Angela Moore (Democratic), Esther Panitch (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Sylvia Wayfer (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to prohibit the prosecution of the offense of sodomy regarding consenting adults in accordance with Powell v. The State, 270 Ga. 327 (1998); to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Esther Panitch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Sylvia Wayfer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper