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GA HB845
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ed Setzler
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AI Summary
- Grants immunity from criminal liability to any person who, in good faith, possesses materials or images that violate Georgia's child exploitation laws (Article 3 of Chapter 12, Title 16) and reports the possession to law enforcement or a mandatory child abuse reporter immediately or within 72 hours of having reasonable cause to believe they possess such materials
- Extends immunity equivalent to what a law enforcement officer would receive for possession of such materials under the same circumstances
- Establishes that an official report from the law enforcement agency or the Division of Family and Children Services creates a rebuttable presumption of good faith and reasonableness on the part of the person in possession
- Intended to protect individuals who act in good faith to assist law enforcement or DFCS when a child's health and safety are being threatened by the conduct of another person
- Adds new Code Section 16-3-22.1 to Georgia's justification and excuse statutes, with a directive that the provision be liberally construed to carry out its protective purposes
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; immunity from criminal liability for possession of certain materials or images under certain circumstances; provide
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/11/2016
Full Bill Text
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