Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 532: Proceedings; defendant notices of certain proceedings and pleadings when such defendant failed to file pleadings; provide
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Plain-language summary
SB 532 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Proceedings; defendant notices of certain proceedings and pleadings when such defendant failed to file pleadings; provide. Primary sponsor: Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic). 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 Articles 2 and 7 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement of action and service and default judgment, respectively, so as to provide for defendant notices of certain proceedings and pleadings when such defendant failed to file pleadings; to clarify defendant's right to appear and introduce evidence of damages in certain default judgment actions; 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): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| 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 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| 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
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper