Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 363: Crimes and offenses; criminal trespass; include religious worship and observance or acknowledging the death of an individual
Introduced Official data
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 363 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; criminal trespass; include religious worship and observance or acknowledging the death of an individual. Primary sponsor: Deborah Silcox (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), Trey Kelley (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Esther Panitch (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): 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 16-7-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal trespass, so as to include gatherings for the purposes of religious worship and observance or acknowledging the death of an individual; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Silcox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Esther Panitch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
“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