All Roll Calls
Yes: 219 • No: 0
GeorgiaHB 1762025-2026 Regular SessionHouse
Appeal and error; judgments deemed directly appealable; change a provision
Sponsored By: Stacey Evans (Democrat), Stan Gunter (Republican), Tanya Miller (Democrat), Tyler Paul Smith (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Judiciary Non-CivilJudiciaryGeneral Bill
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Appeal or withdraw a guilty plea
After a guilty plea that leads to conviction, you can move to withdraw the plea within 30 days of judgment or within the term of court, whichever is later. Filing stops the statute of limitations and the speedy-trial demand until the court decides the motion. If you want to directly appeal a guilty plea, you must use the application process under Code Section 5-6-35.
Extra time and counsel for late appeals
You can ask for leave to file an out-of-time motion for new trial or notice of appeal within 100 days after the original deadline. Valid reasons include state consent, excusable neglect, poor performance by your lawyer, or other good cause. If the judge grants leave, you have 30 days to file, and the court can give more time. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you have the right to appointed counsel for this process. If your earlier case was dismissed under Cook v. State, you can file for leave until June 30, 2026, and the 100‑day limit does not apply.
Partial rulings now appealable as final
In a multi-count criminal case, an order that decides fewer than all counts is a final judgment when the rest are dead‑docketed. You can appeal right away under the normal appeal rules.
New trial motions: amend and timing
You may amend a motion for new trial any time before the judge rules. If you make a substantial change, the State gets at least 10 days to respond and present evidence. The court can allow a longer response time.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Stacey Evans
Democrat • House
Stan Gunter
Republican • House
Tanya Miller
Democrat • House
Tyler Paul Smith
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brian Strickland
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/2/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 2/26/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 168 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
House Date Signed by Governor
5/14/2025HouseAct 252
5/14/2025Effective Date
5/14/2025House Sent to Governor
4/8/2025HouseSenate Tabled
4/2/2025SenateSenate Taken from Table
4/2/2025SenateSenate Third Read
4/2/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
4/2/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
3/13/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported
3/11/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
2/27/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
2/26/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2/26/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/20/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/3/2025HouseHouse First Readers
1/30/2025HouseHouse Hopper
1/29/2025House
Bill Text
HB 176/AP* (v6)
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