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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
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 an exception for defendant mothers of unborn children; to provide a short title; to provide for a definition; to provide for construction; to provide for exceptions; to provide for concurrent prosecuting authority of the Attorney General and prosecuting attorneys in certain cases; to provide for applicability; to remove exceptions that allow for assault and battery on an unborn child; to amend Code Section 19-7-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to in whom parental power lies, how such power lost, and recovery for homicide of a child or unborn child, so as to provide for the right to recovery for the life of a child beginning at the stage of fertilization; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Georgia Prenatal Equal Protection Act, aims to provide full legal protection and equal rights to unborn children from the moment of fertilization. It amends existing laws to allow for the prosecution of crimes against unborn children, with exceptions for lawful medical procedures. The bill also expands the ability to recover damages for the homicide of an unborn child, starting at the point of fertilization. The bill seeks to ensure that the right to life and equal protection under the law is extended to unborn individuals in Georgia.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Charlice Byrd (R)*,
Emory Dunahoo (R)*,
Mitchell Horner (R)*,
Danny Mathis (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Dale Washburn (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/23/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64602 | 02/22/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215267 | 02/22/2023 |
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