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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-6-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12, so as to modify the penalties for the offenses of pimping and pandering; to provide that all such offenses shall be punishable as felony offenses; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia law to make all offenses related to pimping and pandering, which involve profiting from or facilitating prostitution, punishable as felonies, meaning they will carry more severe penalties than misdemeanors and will be subject to imprisonment for one to ten years, instead of the previous penalties which varied and could include lesser punishments or even suspended sentences for first offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
John Albers (R)*,
Timothy Bearden (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73482 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245403 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243462 |
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