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GA SB493
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bo Hatchett
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AI Summary
- Registered sexual offenders who intentionally photograph a minor without parental consent face a high and aggravated misdemeanor on first conviction with a minimum fine of $1,500, and a felony on second or subsequent conviction carrying 1–30 years imprisonment and a fine of $5,000–$100,000
- Registered sexual offenders are prohibited from possessing, owning, or operating an unmanned aircraft system (drone) with intent to photograph, observe, follow, or contact any person without consent or in violation of their reasonable expectation of privacy, punishable as a felony with 5–10 years imprisonment and a fine of $20,000–$100,000
- Reduces the waiting period for certain registered sexual offenders to petition for release from registration requirements from ten years to five years after completing all prison, parole, supervised release, and probation, provided they have a Level I risk assessment classification
- Adds a new category allowing individuals convicted of sexual offenses under the laws of another state, territory, the United States, the military, or a tribal court to petition for release from Georgia's registry if they have been removed from the other jurisdiction's registry and meet specified criteria
- Adds a possible probation condition prohibiting possession, ownership, or operation of an unmanned aircraft system; effective July 1, 2024, applying to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; additional penalties for registered sexual offenders; provide
Last Action
Act 426
4/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil3/4/2024
Judiciary2/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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