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GA HB990
GA HB990Evidence; creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; provide
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
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 Section 24-9-923 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to admissibility of photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when witness available, so as to provide that creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's law on the admissibility of certain types of evidence in trials. It provides that "creative or artistic expression" evidence, which is defined as the expression or application of creativity or imagination in various forms such as music, dance, art, and literature, shall not be admissible in trials. The bill also retains the existing provisions allowing the admissibility of photographs, motion pictures, video recordings, and audio recordings when necessary due to the unavailability of a witness who can provide personal authentication, as long as the court determines that such items reliably show the relevant facts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Leverett Subcommittee Of Judiciary Non-civil (13:00:00 2/28/2024 132 CAP HYBRID) (on 02/28/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66188 | 01/23/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/221457 | 01/23/2024 |
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