Georgia House Bill 1215
Session 2025_26
Middle Judicial Circuit; superior courts; provide for a third judge
Became Law
Signed by Governor on May 11, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Feb 5, 2026
Latest Action
May 11, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1215
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
Motion Text
House Vote #837 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of judges of superior courts, so as to provide for a third judge of the superior courts of the Middle Judicial Circuit; to provide for the appointment and term of such additional judge by the Governor; to authorize the governing authority of the counties comprising the Middle Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for such judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SCSFA to HB 1215
Sen Ctee Sub LC 49 2851S
Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 49 0331
Sen Floor Amend 1A
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05/11/2026
Senate
Act 450
05/11/2026
House
House Date Signed by Governor
04/10/2026
House
House Sent to Governor
04/02/2026
House
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
03/31/2026
Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
03/31/2026
Senate
Senate Third Read
03/25/2026
Senate
Senate Read Second Time
03/25/2026
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
02/10/2026
Senate
Senate Read and Referred
02/09/2026
House
House Passed/Adopted
02/09/2026
House
House Third Readers
02/06/2026
House
House Committee Favorably Reported
02/06/2026
House
House Second Readers
02/05/2026
House
House First Readers
02/05/2026
House
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Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 6, 2026 7:54:15 AM
Record Updated
May 13, 2026 4:12:10 PM