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GA HB1290
GA HB1290Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; sexual abuse; revise definition
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of elder persons, so as to revise the definition of sexual abuse; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board, so as to provide for dangerous sexual offenses occurring after June 30, 2026; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "sexual abuse" to clarify that it involves unwanted sexual conduct with an elder person, disabled adult, or resident, including acts like lewd exhibition, flagellation, or physical contact for sexual stimulation, and also defines "dangerous sexual offense" for offenses occurring after June 30, 2026, to include a broad range of serious sexual crimes against individuals, particularly minors, which will be used by the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
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/73141 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242393 |
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