Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 997: Penal institutions; limit time that Department of Community Supervision can hold certain inmates in a county facility
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 997 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Penal institutions; limit time that Department of Community Supervision can hold certain inmates in a county facility. Primary sponsor: Rob Leverett (Republican), James Burchett (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Danny Mathis (Republican), Angie O'Steen (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to limit the time that Department of Community Supervision can hold certain inmates in a county facility; to increase the amount of reimbursement paid to counties by the Department of Corrections and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for housing inmates; to provide revised time periods for when such reimbursement begins and ends; to prohibit certain inmates from serving sentences in a county facility following conviction, revocation of probation, or revocation of parole; to provide for exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Leverett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| James Burchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 176 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Danny Mathis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Angie O'Steen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 169 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
“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 By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper