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GA HB941
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Efstration
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AI Summary
- Grants the Georgia Attorney General concurrent authority with local prosecuting attorneys to prosecute criminal cases involving trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude under Code Section 16-5-46
- Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute criminal offenses related to Medicaid fraud and unlawful acts under the medical assistance code (Code Section 49-4-146.1)
- Permits the Attorney General to employ peace officers with full law enforcement powers for the purpose of investigating human trafficking and Medicaid fraud cases
- Adds a statutory definition of "peace officer" across all three amended code sections, referencing the existing definition in Code Section 35-8-2
- Expands the Attorney General's investigative authority under the general provisions governing that office (Code Section 45-15-17) to include employing peace officers in connection with conducting investigations and enforcing subpoenas
Legislative Description
Attorney General; investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; provide for the authority
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/28/2020
Full Bill Text
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