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As Georgia prepares for the 2026 Legislative Session, GJP invites community members, partners, and advocates to join us for our 2026 Legislative Kickoff. This virtual event will outline our legislative priorities for the year ahead and share how our policy work continues to advance fairer, smarter justice solutions across the state.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
Registration: https://bit.ly/GJP2026LegislativeKickoff

What We’ll Cover
During the Legislative Kickoff, GJP will provide an overview of key legislation we are advocating for in the 2026 session, including:

• SB 207 – Legislation that provides people with arrest or conviction records a fair chance at pursuing careers in licensed industries, while also expanding and streamlining record clearing.

• HB 162 – A proposal to modernize Georgia’s First Offender Act so it delivers a true second chance, as originally intended.

We will also share updates on the implementation of the Georgia Survivor Justice Act (SJA), a nationally recognized reform passed in the previous legislative session. The SJA works to keep survivors out of the criminal legal system by preventing convictions, reducing sentences, and allowing for resentencing when individuals are criminalized for actions related to their survival. GJP will highlight our partnerships, training efforts, and direct representation of survivors as we work to ensure meaningful implementation of this law.

Advancing Smarter Justice
In addition to legislative priorities, GJP will discuss our ongoing efforts to move Georgia toward Smarter Justice through common-sense administrative reforms. This includes new initiatives aimed at reducing unnecessary court involvement—such as improving court notices and adopting text reminders to help prevent missed court dates that can lead to arrest warrants or suspended driver’s licenses.

Join Us
The Legislative Kickoff is an opportunity to learn more about GJP’s advocacy work, understand what’s ahead in the 2026 legislative session, and explore how policy and practice can work together to create pathways forward for Georgians.

To learn more about our policy work, visit our Advocacy page, and REGISTER TODAY to attend the 2026 Legislative Kickoff.