Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1270: Criminal procedure; installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; provide
Introduced Official data
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Plain-language summary
HB 1270 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; provide. Primary sponsor: Bill Hitchens (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Lauren McDonald (Republican), Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Bill Werkheiser (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 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 Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to searches with warrants, so as to provide for the installation and use of mobile tracking devices by law enforcement; to provide a procedure for obtaining court authorization for such installation and use; to provide for the scope of such installation and use; to provide for legal standards; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Lauren McDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Eddie Lumsden | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Bill Werkheiser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 157 |
“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