Georgia HB1075: Sexual offenses; modify penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to modify the penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to modify the penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, is amended in Code Section 16-6-13, relating to penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12, by revising subsections (a) and (b) as follows: "(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a person convicted of violating: (1) Code Section 16-6-10 shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, and at the sole discretion of the judge, all but 24 hours of any term of imprisonment confinement imposed may be suspended, stayed, or probated; (2) Code Section 16-6-9 shall be punished as for a misdemeanor; (3) Code Section 16-6-11 for a: H. B. 1075 LC 48 1635 (A) First offense shall be punished as for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, and at the sole discretion of the judge, all but 72 hours of …

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Sponsors

• Timothy Bearden (R, 30) · primary sponsor
• Johnny Chastain (R, 7) · primary sponsor
• Stan Gunter (R, 8)
• Tyler Smith (R, 18)
• Leesa Hagan (R, 156)
• Beth Camp (R, 135)
• Joseph Gullett (R, 19)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 12, 2026: Act 717
3. May 12, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: House Sent to Governor
5. April 2, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. March 31, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. March 31, 2026: Senate Third Read
8. March 25, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
9. March 25, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. March 3, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Votes

• House Vote #875 (April 2, 2026): 138 yea, 32 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #907 (March 31, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #580 (February 26, 2026): 166 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1075?

HB1075 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Sexual offenses; modify penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude.

What does HB1075 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to modify the penalty for offenders previously convicted of the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1075?

Signed into law as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1075?

Timothy Bearden (R, 30), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1075?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72501