Georgia legislature adopted 'Epstein amendment' exposing lawmakers to scrutiny for alleged improprieties

State Sen. Randy Robertson (center) on Sine Die at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday, April 2, 2026. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

ATLANTA — A little amendment to the last bill to pass the Georgia General Assembly this year could cause quite a stir if Gov. Brian Kemp signs it into law.

Or the Senate’s tweak to House Bill 1409 could do nothing, except give lawmakers pause about pursuing sex with a staffer.

The measure, which passed the Senate unanimously during the lunch hour on April 2, technically the last day of the legislative session, went on to pass the House 12 hours later, at 12:53 am, with broad bipartisan support.