Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1469: Crimes; restriction and seal of certain records upon sentencing of a first conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances and certain nonviolent property crimes; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1469 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes; restriction and seal of certain records upon sentencing of a first conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances and certain nonviolent property crimes; provide. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Santos (Democratic), Matt Reeves (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Rob Leverett (Republican), Leesa Hagan (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 Article 1 of Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to controlled substances, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of certain records upon sentencing of a first conditional discharge for possession of controlled substances and certain nonviolent property crimes until such status is revoked; to provide for exceptions; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide for the restriction and seal of a sentence entered upon a first conditional discharge for possession of a controlled substance until such status is revoked; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Santos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Rob Leverett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Leesa Hagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
“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