All Roll Calls
Yes: 210 • No: 8
GeorgiaSB 162025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
Public Officials; bail bond business; modify provisions
Sponsored By: Matt Brass (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Governmental AffairsState and Local Governmental OperationsGeneral Bill
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Officials and attorneys banned from bail bonds
The law bars most elected officials, court officers, law enforcement, and attorneys from working, directly or indirectly, in the bail bond business anywhere in Georgia. "Elected official" here does not include school board members or members of a county, city, or consolidated governing authority. Members of those governing authorities cannot do bail bond business inside the area where they hold office. A violation is a misdemeanor.
Immediate effect and repeal of conflicts
The law takes effect when the Governor signs it or when it becomes law without a signature. From that day, the bans and the misdemeanor penalty apply. The law also repeals any older rules that conflict with these changes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Matt Brass
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
David Huddleston
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/21/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 159 • No: 6
Senate vote • 2/3/2025
PASSAGE
Yes: 51 • No: 2
Actions Timeline
Senate Date Signed by Governor
2/25/2025SenateAct 1
2/25/2025Effective Date
2/25/2025Senate Sent to Governor
2/24/2025SenateHouse Third Readers
2/21/2025HouseHouse Passed/Adopted
2/21/2025HouseHouse Committee Favorably Reported
2/13/2025HouseHouse Second Readers
2/5/2025HouseHouse First Readers
2/4/2025HouseSenate Third Read
2/3/2025SenateSenate Passed/Adopted
2/3/2025SenateSenate Transmitted House
2/3/2025SenateSenate Read Second Time
1/28/2025SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported
1/27/2025SenateSenate Read and Referred
1/16/2025SenateSenate Hopper
1/15/2025Senate
Bill Text
SB 16/AP* (v4)
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