Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1433: Courts; make certain acts of the unauthorized practice of law felonies and to provide for penalties
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1433 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; make certain acts of the unauthorized practice of law felonies and to provide for penalties. Primary sponsor: Joseph Gullett (Republican), James Burchett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 Article 3 of Chapter 19 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of practice of law, so as to make certain acts of the unauthorized practice of law felonies and to provide for penalties therefore; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| James Burchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 176 |
“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