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Today marks Legislative Day 21, which means we are more than halfway through the legislative session!

As we approach Crossover Day in two weeks (February 29), legislators will work to pass legislation from one chamber to the next. Your representatives have voted on promising proposals as well as some extremely harmful ones. SCHR’s State policy team – Public Policy Associate James Woodall, Justice Reform Partnership Strategist Tanika Nicholas, and myself – are working diligently and collaboratively with our partners, to focus on building support among lawmakers and the public for essential reform to mitigate the negative impact of the criminal legal system.

Please read for updates about important legislation and to learn how you can put advocacy into action by attending our community advocacy days: Pain & Power Part II Symposium on Thursday, February 22 at the Auburn Avenue Research Library and Justice Day at the Capitol on Thursday, February 29.

SCHR opposes all legislation that relies on enhancing penalties within and expanding the reach of the criminal legal system. Each session, however, we are forced to prioritize certain bills for our active legislative advocacy. These bills represent those on which our staff are actively engaged with legislators and community stakeholders. Other potentially harmful bills are noted in this updated as “SCHR Opposes & Is Monitoring.”

Bills, Bills, Bills

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Last Week at the Georgia State Capitol
The legislature convened for Legislative Days 15 through 18.

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This Week at the Capitol
The legislature convened for Legislative Days 19 through 20.  

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Next Week at the Capitol
The legislature will convene for Legislative Days 23 through 25. 

As a reminder, the hearing schedule, including agendas and live stream links, can be viewed on the legislature’s website. 

SCHR Actively Supports

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SCHR Actively Opposes

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SCHR is Monitoring

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SCHR is Monitoring & Opposes

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Upcoming Advocacy Days