Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 405: Magistrate Court; the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; increase
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 405 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Magistrate Court; the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; increase. Primary sponsor: Ed Setzler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Senate Tabled.
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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 Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general jurisdiction and authority of magistrate to act, so as to increase the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
“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 Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper