Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1518: Criminal procedure; notice upon change of date, time, or location for a required court appearance from that listed upon a uniform traffic citation; provide
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Plain-language summary
HB 1518 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; notice upon change of date, time, or location for a required court appearance from that listed upon a uniform traffic citation; provide. Primary sponsor: Marvin Lim (Democratic), Karen Lupton (Democratic), Jasmine Clark (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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 Code Section 17-6-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of uniform traffic citation, failure to appear or dispose of charges, and examination of driver's license at motor vehicle accident scene for organ donor designation, so as to provide for notice upon the change of date, time, or location for required court appearance from that listed upon a uniform traffic citation; to provide for additional notice prior to orders of license suspension for failure to appear in certain instances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
| Jasmine Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“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