Following a tumultuous incident at the Georgia State Capitol, State Senator Colton Moore has had his ban from the House chamber revoked. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday, involved a physical altercation, Moore's arrest, and subsequent hospitalization. Moore, a staunch supporter of former President Trump, had previously attempted to initiate impeachment proceedings against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for her indictment of Trump.

The confrontation arose when Moore was denied entry to Governor Brian Kemp's State of the State address due to a prior ban imposed by House Speaker Jon Burns. This ban stemmed from Moore's criticism of a Senate resolution to name a University of North Georgia building after the late House Speaker David Ralston. During the incident, Moore and Keith Williams, a lawyer for Speaker Burns' office, engaged in a heated exchange at the chamber entrance, culminating in Williams pushing Moore to the floor. After further attempts to enter the chamber, Moore was arrested by state troopers.

Later, Moore posted a video from a hospital bed, displaying a swollen and bruised hand and wearing a blood pressure monitor. He stated his intention to return to the legislature despite the incident.

Initially, Speaker Burns condemned the incident, emphasizing the importance of decorum and stating that Moore had created a dangerous situation. However, following support for Moore from Senate and Republican Party leaders, Burns lifted the ban on Friday. While acknowledging Moore's disruptive behavior, Burns cited the wishes of the Ralston family for the legislature to proceed with its work as the reason for reinstating Moore. The Ralston family reportedly expressed their desire for all members of the General Assembly to be present for future joint sessions, with or without an apology from Moore.

Moore's past clashes with fellow Republicans include his 2023 suspension from the Republican Senate Caucus for advocating the impeachment of DA Willis for indicting Trump in an election interference case. Moore garnered Trump's support for a special session to impeach Willis, a move that Governor Kemp criticized as a fundraising ploy. The case against Willis later faltered due to her romantic involvement with a prosecutor she had employed.

Moore was briefly jailed on a misdemeanor charge of obstructing law enforcement officers, posting bail after taking a mugshot imitating one of Trump's. The status of the charges remains unclear.