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GA SB320

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Payne

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds failure to verify or update required registration information by persons classified as "sexually dangerous predators" as a specific felony offense under Georgia's State Sexual Offender Registry law (Code Section 42-1-12)
  • Sexually dangerous predators must report to the sheriff of their county of residence six months after their birth month to update or verify registration information
  • Violations are punishable by imprisonment of 1 to 30 years for a first offense and 5 to 30 years for a second or subsequent offense
  • Explicitly cross-references the penalty provisions in Code Section 42-1-12 within the sexually dangerous predator reporting requirements of Code Section 42-1-14
  • Effective date of July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; sexually dangerous predators who fail to verify or update registration information; provide penalty

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

6/23/2020

Full Bill Text

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