Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 592: "One Strike Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 592 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "One Strike Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Steve Gooch (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): Senate Tabled.
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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 Chapters 5 and 6 of Title 16 and Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes against the person, sexual offenses, and sentence and punishment, respectively, so as to provide for increased punishments for certain offenses; to provide for certain punishment for offenders who have been convicted of the offense of rape, sexual battery, or aggravated sexual battery of a person under 12 years of age; to designate certain offenses as serious violent felonies; to remove probation eligibility for certain offenses committed while serving a sentence; to prohibit probation for certain offenses; to prohibit early termination of probation for certain offenses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
“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 Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper