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GA SB482
GA SB482Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; persons requesting booking photographs to provide the first and last names of the individuals in the photographs; require
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Titles 35 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies and state government, respectively, so as to require persons requesting booking photographs or law enforcement videos to provide the first and last names of the individuals in such photographs or videos; to require requests for booking photographs or law enforcement videos to be made as separate requests; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals requesting booking photographs, which are images taken of someone when they are booked into jail, or law enforcement videos to provide the full first and last names of the person in the photograph or video, and to submit a notarized statement confirming the use of the image complies with existing law, with penalties for false statements. It also mandates that requests for these photographs or videos must be made in person and as separate requests for each item. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the release of booking photographs and law enforcement videos is only permissible according to the new rules outlined in Code Section 35-1-19, and these changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Timothy Bearden (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Blake Tillery (R)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73034 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243228 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242047 |
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