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GA HB1308
GA HB1308Crimes and offenses; statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to use of force and to correct a cross-reference; repeal
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Introduced Session
2011-2012 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to repeal the statute relating to no duty to retreat prior to the use of force and to correct a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a Georgia law that stated individuals have no duty to retreat before using force in self-defense, meaning they didn't have to try to escape a dangerous situation before defending themselves. Additionally, the bill corrects a cross-reference within another law concerning immunity from prosecution, specifically removing the now-repealed statute from the list of justifications for using force. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) is the compilation of Georgia's laws, and Title 16 pertains to crimes and offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Simone Bell (D),
Tyrone Brooks (D),
Ralph Long (D),
Alisha Morgan (D),
Sandra Scott (D),
Rashad Taylor (D),
Last Action
House First Readers (on 03/29/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/sum/hb1308.htm | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/versions/hb1308_LC_29_5295_a_2.htm | 05/28/2012 |
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