Beginning July 1, HB 162 will modernize Georgia’s First Offender Act, marking an important step toward expanding second chances for eligible individuals across the state.

The new law automatically seals eligible First Offender records at sentencing, helping reduce barriers to employment, housing, education, and other opportunities while ensuring the First Offender Act functions as intended. To help attorneys, judges, clerks, service providers, and impacted individuals prepare for these changes, we created a dedicated HB 162 Updates & Resources page featuring: • Frequently Asked Questions • Educational guides • Attorney resources • Pro se (self-help) materials • Sample motions and forms Learn more and access the resources here: https://bit.ly/HB162Updates