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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding prosecuting attorneys, so as to modify provisions regarding the compensation received by district attorneys; to provide procedures for district attorneys to opt to receive compensation pursuant to such revised provisions; to provide for grandfathering of certain district attorneys so as to not reduce the compensation paid to such district attorneys; to authorize locality pay by counties to district attorneys in lieu of county salary supplements; to abolish most county salary supplements provided to district attorneys; to authorize continuation of fringe benefits provided by counties to district attorneys; to preserve existing rights and obligations related to retirement benefits provided by counties to district attorneys; to provide for retirement benefits relative to optional locality pay; to revise the minimum compensation of assistant district attorneys; to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials and cost-of-living adjustments, so as to revise provisions relating to calculating and setting the salaries of district attorneys; to revise superseded provisions related to the salary of the judge of the state-wide tax court; to amend Chapter 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to suspend the operation of local laws or local ordinances or resolutions that use a district attorney's salary for the calculation of the salary or compensation of other officers, officials, or employees; to provide for an automatic lifting of such suspension relative to judges; to preserve the authority of the General Assembly to amend or repeal such suspended local laws; to preserve the authority of local governments to use other mechanisms to change salary calculation during such suspension; to provide for legislative findings and intent; to provide for legislative construction; to provide a short title; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "District Attorney Compensation Reform Act," modifies how district attorneys (prosecuting attorneys for a judicial circuit) are compensated. It allows district attorneys in office on July 1, 2026, to choose a new compensation structure, which includes state salary and "locality pay" (additional pay from counties based on circuit size), or to continue under the existing system, ensuring no one's pay decreases during their term. For those not in office on that date or who opt into the new system, most county salary supplements are abolished, replaced by this authorized locality pay, with limits based on the number of superior court judges in their circuit. The bill also preserves existing fringe benefits and retirement rights provided by counties and significantly increases the minimum salaries for assistant district attorneys, with higher increases planned for fiscal year 2028. Additionally, it suspends the automatic increase of salaries for other local officials whose pay is tied to a district attorney's salary, preventing unintended financial burdens on local governments, though judges' salaries will be exempt from this suspension after July 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Floor Amendment - Floor Amend 1 AM 47 0182 (on 03/07/2026)
Taxonomy
Government Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73717 | 02/25/2026 |
| Floor Amend 1 AM 47 0182 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/245288 | 03/07/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/244646 | 03/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/244255 | 02/25/2026 |
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