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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for the offense of drug-induced homicide; to provide for enhanced penalties for the distribution of certain controlled substances; to provide for enhanced penalties for the distribution of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of any substance abuse treatment facility; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Wesley's Law," amends Georgia's criminal code to create the offense of "drug-induced homicide" when a person's distribution of a controlled substance containing fentanyl results in the death of another individual. It also imposes enhanced penalties for the distribution of fentanyl, with the severity of the sentence dependent on the amount involved. The bill eliminates any potential defenses related to the lack of knowledge that the substance contained fentanyl, and it prohibits the suspension, probation, deferment, or reduction of the mandatory sentences for fentanyl distribution offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Chris Erwin (R)*,
Houston Gaines (R)*,
Derrick McCollum (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Ron Stephens (R)*,
Marcus Wiedower (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63902 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/213453 |
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