Georgia Senate Bill 527
Session 2025_26
Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require
Active
Passed Senate on Mar 3, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Feb 18, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 3, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
527
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
Jason T. Dickerson
grade
Primary
checkPassed on March 3, 2026
Motion Text
Senate Vote #610 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Roll Call Votes
ANDERSON
Yes
ANDERSON
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
HOWARD
Yes
Yes
JONES
No
Other
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
MCNEEL
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
WATSON
Yes
WATSON
Yes
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions, so as to require that candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
As Passed Senate
As introduced LC 63 0109
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03/03/2026
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Senate Passed/Adopted
03/03/2026
Senate
Senate Third Read
02/25/2026
Senate
Senate Read Second Time
02/24/2026
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
02/19/2026
Senate
Senate Read and Referred
02/18/2026
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Senate Hopper
Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 19, 2026 8:01:48 AM
Record Updated
Mar 4, 2026 9:17:14 AM