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GA HB1154
GA HB1154Criminal procedure; imposition of death penalty; include offense of trafficking of persons for labor and sexual servitude
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 17-10-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for imposition of death penalty generally, so as to include the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia law to allow the death penalty to be imposed for the offense of trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, which involves exploiting individuals for forced work or sexual exploitation. Previously, the death penalty was primarily reserved for offenses like murder, rape, armed robbery, and kidnapping, and this change expands the list of capital felonies for which the death penalty can be considered. The bill specifies that these new provisions will apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026, and will not affect prosecutions for crimes committed before that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
David Clark (R)*,
Joseph Gullett (R)*,
Karen Mathiak (R)*,
Derrick McCollum (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Last Action
House Judiciary Non-civil (13:30:00 2/23/2026 132 CAP) (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72719 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241163 |
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