Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 688: Appeal and error; service of process; provide by certified mail and statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 688 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Appeal and error; service of process; provide by certified mail and statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. Primary sponsor: Omari Crawford (Democratic), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Anne Westbrook (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 5-3-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to manner for service of process, so as to provide for service by certified mail and statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Crawford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Anne Westbrook | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper