Minority Leader Harold Jones II Applauds Advancement of Legislation to Modernize Discovery in Misdemeanor Cases

ATLANTA (March 2, 2026) — Last week, Senate Bill 202 passed out of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. Sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta), this measure aims to modernize Georgia’s discovery process in misdemeanor criminal cases by allowing defendants to opt into a reciprocal discovery system similar to the one already used in felony cases.

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Minority Leader Harold Jones II Introduces “Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act”

ATLANTA (February 24, 2026) — Last week, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) introduced Senate Bill 536, the “Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act,” legislation aimed at prohibiting voter suppression and strengthening protections for voting rights in Georgia by establishing a comprehensive state-level voting rights framework.

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Minority Leader Harold Jones II and Senate Minority Caucus to Announce 2026 Legislative Priorities

ATLANTA (January 28, 2026) — On Thursday, January 29, Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (D–Augusta) and the Georgia Senate Minority Caucus will hold a press conference to outline legislative priorities for the remainder of the 2026 Legislative Session.

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