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GA HB1188
GA HB1188Criminal procedure; each act of child molestation charged as a separate offense; provide
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Introduced
02/02/2022
02/02/2022
In Committee
04/01/2022
04/01/2022
Crossed Over
03/01/2022
03/01/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/25/2022
04/25/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia annotated, relating to obscenity and related offenses, so as to provide definitions, regulations, and penalties involving use of commercial social networking websites to commit sexual misconduct; to provide for severability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws related to child molestation and the sexual exploitation of children. It provides that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense, and it specifies that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction of child sexual exploitation. The bill also creates a new offense prohibiting high-risk sex offenders from accessing commercial social networking websites to communicate with or gather information about persons under 16 years of age. The bill aims to strengthen the state's laws against these types of crimes involving minors.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Debra Bazemore (D)*,
Josh Bonner (R)*,
Micah Gravley (R)*,
Jodi Lott (R)*,
Martin Momtahan (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01 (on 04/25/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/212215 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/211295 |
| House Floor Amendment | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/210701 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/204938 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61687 |
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