Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 468: Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; reporting requirements of sexual offenders; increase
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 468 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; reporting requirements of sexual offenders; increase. Primary sponsor: Bill Cowsert (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 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 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to sexual offender risk review board, so as to increase reporting requirements of sexual offenders; to allow for increased monitoring of homeless sexual offenders; to require sexual offenders to report international travel; to provide for placement of sexual offenders in risk assessment classifications when convicted of specific crimes; to amend Code Section 8-3-11 of the O.C.G.A., relating to creation of stable housing accountability programs, application process, minimum standards, approval criteria, and funding, so as to require stable housing accountability programs to report program applicants who are sexual offenders; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
“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 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