Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 636: Crimes and offenses; sexual offenses; revise penalties
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Plain-language summary
HB 636 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; sexual offenses; revise penalties. Primary sponsor: Mekyah McQueen (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Bryce Berry (Democratic), Park Cannon (Democratic), Inga Willis (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to revise penalties for violations of certain offenses; to provide for fines for such violations and to provide that such collected fines be made available to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekyah McQueen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Inga Willis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
“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