Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 529: "Justice For Epstein Survivors Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 529 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Justice For Epstein Survivors Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic). 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 5 of Chapter 3 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to negligent security, so as to exempt certain victims from using an exclusive remedy; to provide for a conforming change; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
“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