Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 541: Property; the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 541 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Property; the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Frank Ginn (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Harold Jones (Democratic), Chuck Payne (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Freddie Powell Sims, Russ Goodman (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Mike Hodges (Republican), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Ed Setzler (Republican), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Randal Mangham (Democratic), Billy Hickman (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), David Lucas (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Jason T. Dickerson, Greg Dolezal (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Donzella James (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 Chapter 1 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to property, so as to prohibit the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
“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