Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1397: Criminal procedure; implied consent to a drug facilitated sexual assault examination for unconscious victims of alleged sexual assault; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1397 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; implied consent to a drug facilitated sexual assault examination for unconscious victims of alleged sexual assault; provide. Primary sponsor: Sharon Cooper (Republican), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Matt Reeves (Republican), Leesa Hagan (Republican), Shea Roberts (Democratic). 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 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigating sexual assault, so as to provide for implied consent to a drug facilitated sexual assault examination for unconscious victims of alleged sexual assault; to provide for circumstances; to provide for evidence; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Cooper | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Leesa Hagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“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