Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 12: Inspection of Public Records; documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; revise provisions
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 12 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Inspection of Public Records; documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: Frank Ginn (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Brandon Beach, Chuck Payne (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 14, 2025): Effective Date.
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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 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to inspection of public records, so as to revise provisions related to documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities; to revise definitions; to revise provisions related to judicial enforcement of inspection requests; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 276
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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