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GeorgiaHB 1992025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Courts; protection of personally identifiable information of judges and their spouses; modify provisions

Sponsored By: Joseph Gullett (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican), Trey Kelley (Republican), Sam Park (Democrat), Matt Reeves (Republican), Tyler Paul Smith (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Agencies must hide judges' info in 30 days

When the AOC gives written notice that a judge is elected or appointed, agencies must hide that judge’s private info within 30 days. Agencies do not have to hide it if the judge gives written consent or if the AOC says the judge resigned, retired, or was removed. If a public record has a protected person’s private info but does not say they are a judge, the person can send the AOC form. The agency must hide that info within 30 days of a valid request. If an agency worker fails to comply, a protected person can sue for a court order to make them follow the law; no money damages are allowed.

State builds system to shield judges' info

The Administrative Office of the Courts runs a statewide privacy program. It keeps a database of protected persons and their private info. It must post a request form online and may verify that the requester is a judge or spouse. The AOC must also find which agencies hold this info and coordinate statewide security training for the judicial branch.

Who is protected and what is private

You are a protected person if you are a current or former judge in Georgia, a city or county judge, or a U.S. judge. The law also covers each such person's spouse. Your private details include any phone number or address you give the AOC to list, plus your personal phone, home address, and property or tax records. State and local agencies must treat these items as private.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Joseph Gullett

    Republican • House

  • Stan Gunter

    Republican • House

  • Trey Kelley

    Republican • House

  • Sam Park

    Democrat • House

  • Matt Reeves

    Republican • House

  • Tyler Paul Smith

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Blake Tillery

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 383 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 54 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2025

Agree to Senate Substitute

Yes: 164 • No: 0

House vote • 2/12/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 165 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2025

  2. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/14/2025House

  3. Act 308

    5/14/2025

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/10/2025House

  5. Senate Third Read

    3/31/2025Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/31/2025Senate

  7. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

    3/31/2025House

  8. Senate Read Second Time

    3/13/2025Senate

  9. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/11/2025Senate

  10. Senate Read and Referred

    2/13/2025Senate

  11. House Third Readers

    2/12/2025House

  12. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    2/12/2025House

  13. House Second Readers

    2/4/2025House

  14. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    2/4/2025House

  15. House First Readers

    2/3/2025House

  16. House Hopper

    1/30/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 199/AP* (v8)

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