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GA SB394
Bill
Status
Passed
6/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Albers
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AI Summary
- Grants the 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 offenses related to Medicaid fraud and unlawful acts under 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 general investigative powers under Code Section 45-15-17 by authorizing the employment of peace officers to support those investigations
Legislative Description
Attorney General; authority to investigate and prosecute certain crimes and offenses; provide
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2020
Full Bill Text
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