Georgia House Bill 1061
Session 2025_26
Mandi Ballinger Act; enact
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Passed House on Feb 20, 2026
First Action
Jan 28, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1061
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
checkPassed on February 20, 2026
Motion Text
House Vote #538 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to enact the "Mandi Ballinger Act"; to provide for an implementation committee; to provide for the powers, composition, and appointment of such committee; to change the jurisdiction of the juvenile court to include certain children who are 17 years of age; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 27, 37, 42, and 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, game and fish, mental health, penal institutions, and social services, respectively, so as to make conforming cross-references; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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02/24/2026
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02/20/2026
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02/12/2026
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02/02/2026
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01/29/2026
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01/28/2026
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Record Created
Jan 29, 2026 7:31:05 AM
Record Updated
Feb 28, 2026 8:53:09 AM