Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1456: Crimes and offenses; protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1456 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; provide. Primary sponsor: Marvin Lim (Democratic), Karen Lupton (Democratic), David Wilkerson (Democratic), Bill Werkheiser (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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 Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to provide for protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; to provide for a definition; to provide for temporary relief ex parte orders under certain circumstances; to provide for procedures; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Bill Werkheiser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 157 |
“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