GA HB1289

Expands the definition of rape from penetration of a female by a male to include forceful nonconsensual contact between any person's vagina, penis, or anus with another person's vagina, penis, anus, or mouth, making the statute gender-neutral

Explicitly includes forcible oral sex within the rape definition

Removes the death penalty as a sentencing option for rape convictions

Retains penalties of life without parole, life imprisonment, or a split sentence of not less than 25 years followed by probation for life

Updates spousal defense language from "wife" to "spouse," maintaining that marriage to the victim is not a valid defense against rape charges