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GA HB57
GA HB57Crimes and offenses; incest; include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, so as to include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's criminal code to expand the legal definition of incest to include sexual relationships between step-grandparents and step-grandchildren, in addition to existing prohibitions on sexual relationships between biological grandparents and grandchildren. Currently, the law already prohibits sexual relationships between grandparents and grandchildren who are related by whole or half blood, and this amendment adds step-familial relationships to that prohibition. By specifically mentioning step-grandparents and step-grandchildren, the bill ensures that sexual relationships are illegal in these familial connections, which provides legal protection against potential sexual abuse within blended or non-biological family structures. The bill follows the standard legislative format of amending existing law, with Section 2 containing a standard clause repealing any laws that might conflict with this new provision.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Mike Cameron (R)*,
Beth Camp (R)*,
Leesa Hagan (R)*,
Jan Jones (R)*,
Karen Mathiak (R)*,
Matt Reeves (R)*,
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted (on 04/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69355 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/229921 |
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