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GA HB842
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Karen Mathiak
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AI Summary
- Merchants may offer persons suspected of shoplifting or attempted theft the opportunity to complete a theft education program in lieu of the merchant reporting the offense to law enforcement
- Merchants must provide written notification of the program opportunity and inform the suspected person of all civil and criminal remedies available, including the right to report the offense if the program is not successfully completed
- Theft education programs must address the alleged criminal offense, seek to modify behavioral decision-making, include interactive exercises to instill appropriate societal behavior, and promote accountability and reconciliation between the person and the merchant
- Program providers are prohibited from discriminating against eligible participants based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or ability to pay
- Providers that charge a fee must develop a plan offering discounts, alternative payment schedules, or scholarships for verified indigent participants, and may reduce or waive fees based on ability to pay
Legislative Description
Torts; merchants can offer persons suspected of theft the opportunity to complete theft education program; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/7/2018
Full Bill Text
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