2025-2026 Regular Session
SB572
Criminal Prosecutions; an additional justification for use of force in defense of self or others; provide
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse in defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for an additional justification for use of force in defense of self or others; to amend Code Section 51-11-9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to no duty to retreat and immunity in certain instances of threat or use of force, so as to extend immunity from civil liability in justified use of force cases to legal representatives and heirs of the person against whom force was used; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Recorded floor votes
1 roll call are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
March 6, 2026 · Senate
Passage: Senate Vote #651
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
30 yea–23 nay · 2 not voting
Committee referrals
March 9, 2026 · House
Judiciary - Non-Civil
February 25, 2026 · Senate
Judiciary
Instrument history
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