Georgia HB1283: Family Justice Center Act; enact

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 and Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to family violence and discovery, respectively, so as to authorize the creation of Family Justice Centers; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to establishment and operation of such centers; to provide for the establishment of boards; to authorize powers and duties of law enforcement relative to such centers; to authorize acceptance of funds; to provide for reporting; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for immunity…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 and Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to family violence and discovery, respectively, so as to authorize the creation of Family Justice Centers; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to establishment and operation of such centers; to provide for the establishment of boards; to authorize powers and duties of law enforcement relative to such centers; to authorize acceptance of funds; to provide for reporting; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for immunity; to exempt certain records and data from public disclosure; to provide for construction of discovery rules in felony and misdemeanor cases for evidence obtained at such centers; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title and legislative findings; 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 13 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to family violence, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows: H. B. 1283 LC 39 4923 "ARTICLE 19-13-70. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the 'Family Justice Center Act.' (b) The General Assembly finds that victims of family violence, sexual assault, child …

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Sponsors

• Randy Robertson (R, 29) · primary sponsor
• Esther Panitch (D, 51) · primary sponsor
• Stan Gunter (R, 8)
• Leesa Hagan (R, 156)
• Scott Holcomb (D, 101)
• Shea Roberts (D, 52)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 12, 2026: Act 719
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 As Amended
7. March 31, 2026: Senate Third Read
8. March 20, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
9. March 19, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported
10. March 9, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Votes

• House Vote #834 (April 2, 2026): 170 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #898 (March 31, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #658 (March 6, 2026): 163 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1283?

HB1283 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Family Justice Center Act; enact.

What does HB1283 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 13 of Title 19 and Chapter 16 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to family violence and discovery, respectively, so as to authorize the creation of Family Justice Centers; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to establishment and operation of such centers; to provide for the establishment of boards; to authorize powers and duties of law enforcement relative to such centers; to authorize acceptance of funds; to provide for reporting; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for immunity…

What is the status of HB1283?

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

Who sponsored HB1283?

Randy Robertson (R, 29), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1283?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73132