Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 682: Criminal procedure; death penalty shall not be imposed if only evidence is testimony of a single eyewitness; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 682 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal procedure; death penalty shall not be imposed if only evidence is testimony of a single eyewitness; provide. Primary sponsor: Billy Mitchell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the death penalty generally, so as to provide that the death penalty shall not be imposed if the only evidence of the defendant's guilt is the testimony of a single eyewitness; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
“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