Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 61: Delinquency; additional offenses over which superior courts are authorized to exercise exclusive original jurisdiction; provide
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Plain-language summary
SB 61 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Delinquency; additional offenses over which superior courts are authorized to exercise exclusive original jurisdiction; provide. Primary sponsor: Greg Dolezal (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), John F. Kennedy, Bill Cowsert (Republican), David Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 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 Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to delinquency, so as to provide for additional offenses over which superior courts are authorized to exercise exclusive original jurisdiction for the trials of children 13 to 17 years of age to include the offenses of certain terroristic threats or acts involving public and private schools and attempt or criminal conspiracy to commit certain offenses; to provide for which such cases shall be subject to the class A designated felony act provisions of Code Section 15-11-602 upon transfer to a juvenile court; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elementary and secondary education; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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 By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper