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GA SB543

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Halpern

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • A parent determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child forfeits any right to recover damages for the value of the child's life under Georgia's wrongful death statutes
  • An individual who feloniously and intentionally kills, conspires to kill, or procures the killing of another forfeits all rights to inherit from the decedent's estate, including recovery under wrongful death and parental rights statutes (Code Sections 19-7-1, 51-4-2, and 51-4-4)
  • "Felonious and intentional" killing is defined as conduct that would constitute murder, felony murder, or voluntary manslaughter under Georgia law
  • A person who forfeits inheritance rights is treated as having predeceased the decedent for purposes of property distribution, appointment of personal representatives or trustees, and all interests including intestacy, year's support, wills, deeds, and powers of appointment
  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Wrongful Death; a parent who is determined to be responsible for the homicide of his or her child shall have no right of recovery against the value of the child's life; provide

Last Action

Effective Date 2022-07-01

5/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2022
Judiciary2/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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