Georgia Legislative Update – Southern Center for Human Rights

04.02.24

Sine Die: Georgia’s 2023/2024 Legislative Biennial Ends

On Thursday, March 28, the Georgia General Assembly officially adjourned!

03.26.24

Legislative Update – Day 39

Today marks Legislative Day 39, which means we are two days away from Sine Die, the final day of the 2023-2024 biennial legislative session, which concludes months of debate and decision-making on legislation that will continue to shape the future of Georgia’s criminal legal system.

02.28.24

Legislative Update – Day 27

Tomorrow will mark Legislative Day 28, Crossover Day. This is this session’s deadline for legislators in each chamber to pass legislation from one chamber to the next.

02.15.24

Legislative Update – Day 21

Today marks Legislative Day 21, which means we are more than halfway through the legislative session! As we approach Crossover Day in two weeks (February 29), legislators will work to pass legislation from one chamber to the next. Your representatives have voted on promising proposals as well as some extremely harmful ones.

02.01.24

Georgia Senate Passes Regressive Bill Targeting Cash Bail and Community Support

On February 1, 2024, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 63. This bill, sponsored by Senator Randy Robertson, raises numerous concerns at the Southern Center and among our organizational partners for its potential to negatively impact criminal legal reform efforts throughout Georgia, specifically within the City of Atlanta and Fulton County.

01.11.24

Our 2024 Georgia Legislative Priorities

The Southern Center for Human Rights is committed to decriminalizing race and poverty in America’s Deep South and our policy priorities this session reflect that commitment. Read on to learn about our policy priorities, advocacy tools and community advocacy days.

04.22.19