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Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 558: Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 558 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide. Primary sponsor: Harold Jones (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, David Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to revise a definition; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Harold JonesPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate22
Derek MallowPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2
Ed HarbisonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate15
Jaha HowardPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Sally HarrellPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate40
Elena ParentPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate44
Kim JacksonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate41
Nan OrrockPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate36
Tonya AndersonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate43
RaShaun KempPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate38
Emanuel JonesPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate10
Kenya WicksPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate34
Doc RhettPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Donzella JamesPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate28
Randal ManghamPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate55
Gail DavenportPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate17
Nikki MerrittPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Josh McLaurinPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate14
Nabilah ParkesPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
David LucasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate26

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Senate Read and Referred
  2. Senate Hopper

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source