Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 525: Juvenile Code; recording of all proceedings under the juvenile code; require
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 525 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile Code; recording of all proceedings under the juvenile code; require. Primary sponsor: Randy Robertson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Lee Anderson (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): 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 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the juvenile code, so as to require the recording of all proceedings under the juvenile code; to establish the right of parties to obtain a full and complete record of proceedings under the juvenile code; to establish the right of the Department of Human Services to obtain a full and complete record of proceedings under the juvenile code in which it has been permitted to participate by the juvenile court; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
“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