Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1327: Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1327 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education; install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement; provide. Primary sponsor: Jason Ridley (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), James Burchett (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Rob Leverett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require the local board of education or other governing body of each public and private elementary and secondary school in this state to install key boxes at each school building in locations determined in collaboration with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies; to provide for the purpose, content, and minimum standards of such key boxes; to provide for policies and procedures; to provide for immunity from civil liability; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| James Burchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 176 |
| Chuck Efstration | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Rob Leverett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
“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 By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper