All Roll Calls
Yes: 209 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 15712025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Bryan County; State Court; revise terms
Sponsored By: Lehman Franklin (Republican), Jesse Petrea (Republican), Ron Stephens (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Intragovernmental CoordinationState and Local Governmental OperationsLocal Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New trial schedule for Bryan County court
Beginning July 1, 2026, Bryan County State Court follows a set schedule for criminal and civil trial terms. Criminal terms begin each year on January 2, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Civil terms begin on the first day of each month. The court must summon a jury for the January, April, July, and October terms. The chief judge or judges acting together may summon juries at other times when needed to try pending cases.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Lehman Franklin
Republican • House
Jesse Petrea
Republican • House
Ron Stephens
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/31/2026
LOCAL CONSENT CALENDAR
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 7
House vote • 3/25/2026
Local Calendar
Yes: 164 • No: 0 • Other: 12
Actions Timeline
Effective Date
7/1/2026House Date Signed by Governor
5/11/2026HouseAct 603
5/11/2026House Sent to Governor
4/7/2026HouseSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/31/2026SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
3/31/2026SenateSenate Read and Referred
3/27/2026SenateHouse Committee Favorably Reported
3/25/2026HouseHouse Third Readers
3/25/2026HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
3/25/2026HouseHouse Second Readers
3/20/2026HouseHouse First Readers
3/19/2026HouseHouse Hopper
3/18/2026House
Bill Text
HB 1571/AP* (v4)
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