SB405Introduced in the Senate
Magistrate Court; the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; increase
Introduced by Ed Setzler, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 15-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general jurisdiction and authority of magistrate to act, so as to increase the maximum amount of civil claims that can be tried in magistrate court; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Senate Tabled
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
Senate Read Second Time
Senate Tabled
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