Georgia SB 527: Sheriffs; candidates for the office of sheriff are certified peace officers at the time of qualifying as a candidate; require

Status: House Committee Favorably Reported (as of 2026-03-25)

State: Georgia · Session: 2025_26 · Bill: SB 527

Subjects: COURTS, CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE), LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES

Sponsors: Billy Hickman, Chuck Payne, Clint Dixon, Jason T. Dickerson, John Albers, Lee Anderson, Marty Harbin, Matt Brass, Max Burns, Mike Hodges, Randy Robertson, Shawn Still

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