Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 615: Incorporation of Municipal Corporations; county police services for qualified municipalities; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 615 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Incorporation of Municipal Corporations; county police services for qualified municipalities; provide. Primary sponsor: Donzella James (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 31 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incorporation of municipal corporations, so as to provide for county police services for qualified municipalities; to hold certain agreements void; to provide for special service districts to raise funds for police services for qualified municipalities; to prohibit qualified municipalities from taking control of, maintaining, or responsibility for certain infrastructure; to provide for exceptions; to provide qualified municipalities access to certain provisions; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
“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