Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1405: Courts; cognitive behavioral therapy for certain children in restrictive custody with the Department of Juvenile Justice; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1405 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; cognitive behavioral therapy for certain children in restrictive custody with the Department of Juvenile Justice; provide. Primary sponsor: Soo Hong (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican), Bethany Ballard (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to delinquency, so as to provide for cognitive behavioral therapy for certain children in restrictive custody with the Department of Juvenile Justice; to provide for criteria and evaluation for participation; to require DJJ to provide such services; to provide for a minimum number of hours of provided therapy for such children; to require DJJ to annually produce a report on the provision of such services; to provide for contents and recipients of such report; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soo Hong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Bethany Ballard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 147 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
“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