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GA HB47
GA HB47Motor vehicles; require restitution for certain convictions of homicide by vehicle or vessel when operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs
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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Sections 40-6-393 and 52-7-12.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to homicide by vehicle and homicide by vessel, respectively, so as to require restitution for certain convictions of homicide by vehicle or vessel when operating such vehicle or vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to provide for standards for such award amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Georgia Code to require restitution in the form of child support for certain convictions of homicide by vehicle or vessel when the offender was operating the vehicle or vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The court is required to consider various factors, such as the financial resources of the child and surviving parent or guardian, when determining the appropriate amount of child support. The restitution is not required if a civil judgment for the death has already been obtained prior to sentencing, and any restitution amount is offset by any civil judgment or award that compensates for child support.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Mike Cameron (R)*,
J. Collins (R)*,
Todd Jones (R)*,
Eddie Lumsden (R)*,
Lauren McDonald (R)*,
Jesse Petrea (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/25/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63550 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/212540 |
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