Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1458: Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
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Plain-language summary
HB 1458 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses. Primary sponsor: Tyler Smith (Republican), Soo Hong (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), Scott Hilton (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 permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; to provide for definitions; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Soo Hong | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 103 |
| Stan Gunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“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