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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2011-2012 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated so as to make legislative findings; to repeal the imposition of the death penalty in this state; to repeal references to procedures related to capital cases; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for applicability; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Death penalty; repeal in this state," proposes to abolish capital punishment in Georgia by repealing existing laws that allow for the death penalty and related procedures. It establishes that the imposition of capital punishment is prohibited, and any individuals currently under a death sentence will have their sentence commuted to life imprisonment without parole. The bill also removes references to the death penalty throughout various legal codes, including those concerning appeals, jury selection, sentencing, and the roles of public defenders and the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, effectively streamlining the legal system by removing provisions specific to capital cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Sharon Beasley-Teague (D),
Tyrone Brooks (D),
Roger Bruce (D),
Sandra Scott (D),
Pamela Stephenson (D),
Al Williams (D),
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/28/2012)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/sum/hb1168.htm |
| Bill | http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/versions/hb1168_LC_21_1716_a_2.htm |
| Bill | http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/pdf/hb1168.pdf |
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