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HB246Introduced in the House

Courts; office of sheriff and training of peace officers; revise qualification requirements

Introduced

Introduced by Houston Gaines, District 120

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-16-1 and Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualification requirements for sheriff and exemptions and employment and training of peace officers, respectively, so as to require a person qualifying as a candidate for sheriff be a peace officer not under revocation or suspension by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to provide for a penalty; to provide for submission of a form completed by the executive director of such council; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

April 4, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. House Hopper

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Second Readers

  4. House Committee Favorably Reported

  5. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

  6. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  7. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

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