Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 173: Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize
Passed both chambers Official data
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Plain-language summary
SB 173 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pleadings and Motions; movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; authorize. Primary sponsor: Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Blake Tillery (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Jason Esteves, Elena Parent (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended.
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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 3 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pleadings and motions, so as to authorize movants to file notices of uncontested motions in superior courts and state courts; to provide for uncontested motions to be deemed granted; to provide for review by chief judge of any judge with two uncontested motions deemed granted on his or her docket; to require management reports regarding each such review; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
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