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GA HB509
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mandi Ballinger
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 16-7-1 to expand the definition of both first degree and second degree burglary by adding intent to commit "an act of family violence" as a qualifying element, alongside the existing elements of intent to commit a felony or theft
- Limits the family violence component to offenses between current and former spouses, current and former romantic partners, or family members
- Retains existing penalties for first degree burglary: 1–20 years for a first conviction, 2–20 years for a second conviction, and 5–25 years for a third or subsequent conviction
- Retains existing penalties for second degree burglary: 1–5 years for a first conviction and 1–8 years for a second or subsequent conviction
- Addresses a gap in current law where unauthorized entry into a dwelling with intent to commit a family violence act that does not rise to the level of a felony or theft could not be charged as burglary
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; burglary; include an act of family violence
Last Action
Senate Committee Favorably Reported
3/7/2024
Committee Referrals
Children and Families3/2/2023
Juvenile Justice2/22/2023
Full Bill Text
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