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GA HB1452

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Houston Gaines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the lookback period for a prior dating relationship to qualify for a dating violence protective order from 6 months to 12 months
  • Amends the definition of "dating violence" under Code Section 19-13A-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
  • Covered acts constituting dating violence remain unchanged: any felony, or commission of simple battery, battery, simple assault, or stalking
  • Retains existing coverage for persons through whom a current pregnancy has developed, regardless of relationship timeframe
  • Passed both the Georgia House and Senate

Legislative Description

Domestic relations; dating violence protective orders; revise a definition

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01

5/2/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2022
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/28/2022

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