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HB430 • 2025

Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; venue for certain petitions regarding state sexual offender registry; provide

Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; venue for certain petitions regarding state sexual offender registry; provide

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Sponsor
Sainz, Steven
Last action
2026-01-12
Official status
Senate Recommitted
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill status shows it was recommitted to committee on January 12, 2026. While metadata says it passed both chambers previously, this recent action suggests further review is needed before final passage.

HB430: Court Location for Sexual Offender Registry Petitions

This bill changes Georgia law to set the correct court location where certain legal requests about the state sexual offender registry must be filed.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board.
  • Provides rules for which court has authority to hear certain petitions about the state sexual offender registry.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People filing legal requests (petitions) concerning their status on the state sexual offender registry.
  • Courts that handle cases related to these specific petitions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not explain exactly which courts are chosen for these new venue rules.
  • The effective date of this bill is not included in the provided source material.
  • Details about how to file a petition or what happens after filing are not described.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-12 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Recommitted

Official Summary Text

Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; venue for certain petitions regarding state sexual offender registry; provide