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GA HB762
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/17/2016
Primary Sponsor
Wendell Willard
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AI Summary
- Removes the existing exemption that allowed the purchase or sale of human fetal tissue and fetal body parts for health sciences education purposes
- Increases the maximum fine for illegal buying or selling of human body parts from $5,000 to $25,000, with imprisonment of 1–5 years remaining unchanged
- Creates a separate felony offense specifically for any natural person who buys, sells, offers to buy or sell, or assists in the buying or selling of an aborted human fetus or any part thereof, punishable by 1–5 years imprisonment with no fine-only option
- Amends the Georgia Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to explicitly prohibit the knowing purchase or sale of aborted human fetuses or fetal parts for any purpose, with penalties cross-referenced to the criminal code (Code Section 16-12-160)
- Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; disposal of aborted human fetuses; change certain provisions
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/15/2016
Full Bill Text
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