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GA HB990

GA HB990
Evidence; creative and artistic expression evidence is inadmissible at trial; provide


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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