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GA SB523
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bo Hatchett
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AI Summary
- Creates new state felony offenses for providing material support or resources for terrorism, punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $100,000, or both
- Defines "material support or resources" broadly to include currency, financial services, lodging, training, expert advice, safe houses, false identification, weapons, explosives, personnel, and transportation, but explicitly excludes medicine and religious materials
- Criminalizes knowingly providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization (as designated under 8 U.S.C. Section 1189), requiring the person to have knowledge of the organization's terrorist designation or activities
- Exempts activities authorized by state or federal governmental/law enforcement agencies acting in official capacity, as well as licensed attorneys providing legal services to individuals accused of criminal violations
- Requires the Attorney General to create guidelines for law enforcement investigations under this article to protect privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties
Legislative Description
Offenses Against Public Order and Safety; criminal offenses related to material support of terrorism; provide
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/27/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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