HB 1223·GA·house
Local government; provide exemption from disclosing audio and video recordings captured by law enforcement when such recordings depict a person's death
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Joseph Gullett
Latest Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
Mar 3, 2026
Summary
The bill prevents the public from obtaining audio or video captured by law‑enforcement that shows a person’s death or imminent death, unless a court orders it. It permits certain parties—such as estate representatives, guardians, defendants and their attorneys—to access the recordings with a sworn affidavit.
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