Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 527: Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require
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- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 527 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require. Primary sponsor: Randy Robertson (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Jason T. Dickerson, Lee Anderson (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions, so as to require that candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 11
| 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 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| 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
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper