Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 27: Stalking; offense of doxxing; penalties; protective order; provide
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 27 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Stalking; offense of doxxing; penalties; protective order; provide. Primary sponsor: John Albers (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 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 Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Georgia Code Annotated, relating to stalking, so as to provide for the offense of doxxing; to provide for penalties; to provide for a protective order; to provide for a civil action; to provide for venue; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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 Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper