Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1282: Criminal procedure; offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age; include offense of aggravated sexual battery
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1282 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age; include offense of aggravated sexual battery. Primary sponsor: Tyler Smith (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican), Soo Hong (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Steven Sainz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 Code Section 17-3-2.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exclusions for certain offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age, so as to include the offense of aggravated sexual battery; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Stan Gunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Soo Hong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Mitchell Scoggins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Steven Sainz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 180 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper