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Bill > HB994
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Introduced
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
In Committee
03/13/2020
03/13/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
To revise provisions to advance the enforcement of laws and responses to certain criminal activities; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Juvenile Code, so as to revise and to provide for provisions relating to addressing criminal gang activities; to provide for transfers from juvenile court to superior court under certain procedures and circumstances; to require participation in criminal gang intervention programs under certain circumstances; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to street gang terrorism and prevention, so as to revise the definition of "criminal gang activity" and prohibited criminal gang activities in regards to street gang terrorism and prevention; to subject persons who commit criminal gang activity to certain actions and remedies; to provide for enjoinment by the superior court regarding participation in criminal gang activity; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Sexual Offender Registration Review Board, so as to revise dangerous sexual offenses that are applicable to the State Sexual Offender Registry; to amend Chapter 4A of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Juvenile Justice, so as to revise the powers and duties of the department; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises provisions related to addressing criminal gang activities in Georgia. The key provisions are:
1. It expands the circumstances under which a juvenile court can transfer a case to superior court, including considering evidence of a child's participation in criminal gang activity.
2. It requires juveniles adjudicated for gang-related offenses to participate in evidence-based intervention programs before being discharged from the Department of Juvenile Justice's custody or supervision.
3. It broadens the definition of "criminal gang activity" to include additional felony offenses, such as human trafficking, child sexual abuse, and obstructing law enforcement.
4. It subjects persons who commit criminal gang activity to civil actions and remedies, such as enjoining them from participating in gang activities or forfeiting property used for gang purposes.
5. It expands the list of "dangerous sexual offenses" that are applicable to the State Sexual Offender Registry to include certain gang-related sexual crimes.
6. It requires the Department of Juvenile Justice to develop and implement an evidence-based gang intervention and prevention program for children under its supervision.
Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the state's legal tools and responses for addressing criminal gang activities, particularly those involving juveniles and serious sexual offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Chuck Efstration (R)*,
Ginny Ehrhart (R)*,
Barry Fleming (R)*,
Albert Reeves (R)*,
Andrew Welch (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 03/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/193315.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/191873.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/190689.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/994 |
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