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GA SB77

State Flag, Seal, and other Symbols; additional protections for government statues; provide

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Introduced
02/07/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
Crossed Over
03/05/2019
Passed
04/09/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state flag, seal, and other symbols, so as to provide additional protections for government statues, monuments, plaques, banners, and other commemorative symbols; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Georgia's laws related to state symbols, monuments, and memorials. It provides additional protections for government-owned monuments, prohibiting their relocation, removal, or alteration, except for preservation purposes or construction projects. The bill also allows for legal action against individuals or entities that damage, destroy, or remove monuments, including liability for treble the cost of repair or replacement, as well as attorney's fees and court costs. Additionally, the bill exempts the private storage of privately owned monuments from certain restrictions. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the legal safeguards for government-owned monuments and memorials in Georgia.

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Effective Date (on 04/26/2019)

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