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GA SB563
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2024
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Bearden
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AI Summary
- Increases the minimum imprisonment for aggravated assault on a public safety officer by firearm from 10 to 15 years (mandatory minimum), with a sentencing range of 15–20 years, for offenders aged 17 and older
- Increases the minimum imprisonment for aggravated assault on a public safety officer without a firearm but with a weapon from 5 to 10 years, with the mandatory minimum rising from 3 to 5 years
- Increases the minimum imprisonment for aggravated assault on a public safety officer using only the person's body from 5 to 10 years (range of 10–20 years)
- Raises the mandatory minimum fine for aggravated assault on a public safety officer from $2,000 to $5,000, with $5,000 earmarked for the Georgia State Indemnification Fund for death or disability payments
- Increases the minimum imprisonment for aggravated assault on an emergency health worker or healthcare worker on a hospital campus from 3 to 5 years (range of 5–20 years)
Legislative Description
Aggravated Assault; term of imprisonment and fine for commission of aggravated assault upon a public safety officer; increase the minimum
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/29/2024
Full Bill Text
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