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GA HR1416

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Doreen Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on Bail Reform to analyze data on Georgia's pretrial jail population held for nonviolent offenses and to consider policy proposals addressing pretrial incarceration
  • Addresses concerns that people in Georgia are being held in pretrial detention solely because they cannot afford to pay bail
  • Composed of 5 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, who also designates the chairperson
  • Committee members may receive legislative allowances for no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, funded from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Clerk of the House and stands abolished on December 1, 2018

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on Bail Reform; create

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/21/2018

Full Bill Text

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