SB572 would expand Georgia's self-defense laws by adding another justification for using force in defense of oneself or others. The bill would also broaden civil-liability immunity in justified-use-of-force cases, extending protection against lawsuits brought by the legal representatives or heirs of the person against whom force was used.
The Georgia State Senate passed SB572 on March 6, 2026 by a vote of 30 to 23. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill upholds and embraces the fundamental right to defend oneself and one's property, as protected under the Fourth, Ninth, and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. It reinforces these constitutional protections by ensuring that individuals can effectively safeguard their property against unlawful intrusion and defend their personal safety.
