SB558Introduced in the Senate
Controlled Substances; possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; provide
Introduced by Harold Jones, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to provide that possession of certain quantities of marijuana constitute a misdemeanor; to revise a definition; to change provisions relating to punishment; to amend Title 15, Title 16, Title 17, and Code Section 36-32-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and municipal court jurisdiction in marijuana possession cases, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Senate Read and Referred
February 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Senate Hopper
Senate Read and Referred
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