Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 25: Pardons and Paroles; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 25 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Pardons and Paroles; procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; provide. Primary sponsor: Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Nikki Merritt (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, so as to provide for procedures when a person is denied parole after completing certain prerequisites; to provide for a video conference hearing where prospective parolees can be heard and seek information from the board; to provide that the board submit written findings if the tentative parole month is delayed; to provide notice to members of the board when a majority votes to deny or delay release; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“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 Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper