Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 617: Dispossessory Proceedings; public access to court records of dispossessory proceedings under certain conditions; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 617 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dispossessory Proceedings; public access to court records of dispossessory proceedings under certain conditions; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (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 Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dispossessory proceedings, so as to prohibit public access to court records of dispossessory proceedings under certain conditions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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