Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1207: Domestic relations; creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1207 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Domestic relations; creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; provide. Primary sponsor: Teddy Reese (Democratic), Karen Lupton (Democratic), Lisa Campbell (Democratic), Sheila Jones (Democratic), Phil Olaleye (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 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 Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domestic relations, so as to provide for the creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the maintenance of and access to such registry; to provide for clerks of court to provide information to the Georgia Crime Information Center; to provide for the registration of recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the assessment of fees on recidivist domestic violence offenders; to provide for the removal of such offenders from the registry; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for immunity; to provide for definitions; to provide for applicability; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Lisa Campbell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Sheila Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Phil Olaleye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
“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