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GA SB159
GA SB159Criminal Trespass and Damage to Property; entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; provide for the crime of criminal trespass
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Introduced
02/10/2017
02/10/2017
In Committee
02/17/2017
02/17/2017
Crossed Over
03/01/2017
03/01/2017
Passed
Dead
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to criminal trespass and damage to property, so as to provide for the crime of criminal trespass upon the knowing entry upon land or premises of another that has been marked with purple paint; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws on criminal trespass and damage to property. It creates a new provision that makes it a criminal offense to knowingly enter upon land or premises that have been marked with purple paint, as long as the paint markings meet certain size and placement requirements. The bill also makes changes to existing language around notice requirements for trespassing and defacing certain military memorials or monuments. Overall, the bill aims to expand the circumstances under which criminal trespass can be charged in Georgia.
Sponsors (6)
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Tyler Harper (R)*,
Jack Hill (R)*,
Jeff Mullis (R)*,
Jesse Stone (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/06/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/167216.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/165001.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/sb/159 |
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