Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 497: Penal institutions; inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 497 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Penal institutions; inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; provide. Primary sponsor: Jasmine Clark (Democratic), Tanya Miller (Democratic), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Dar'shun Kendrick (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conditions of detention generally, so as to provide that an inmate be allowed to dress in plain clothes during trial proceedings; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Tanya Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Dar'shun Kendrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
“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