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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 Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to modify provisions for the offense of rape; to provide for penalties; to provide for a limitation on defense; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of rape in Georgia law to include forceful nonconsensual contact with another person's vagina, penis, or anus using one's own vagina, penis, anus, or mouth, and also encompasses the forcible performance of oral sex. It explicitly states that the marital status of the victim is not a defense to a rape charge, removing an outdated provision that previously allowed for such a defense. For penalties, the bill removes the possibility of the death penalty for rape and instead mandates punishment by life imprisonment without parole, life imprisonment, or a split sentence of at least 25 years imprisonment followed by life probation, in addition to other sentencing provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Segun Adeyina (D)*,
Arlene Beckles (D)*,
Lisa Campbell (D)*,
Terry Cummings (D)*,
Robert Dawson (D)*,
Robert Flournoy (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73139 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242386 |
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