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GA HB636

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mekyah McQueen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces criminal penalties (misdemeanors and felonies with potential imprisonment) for violations of Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12 (sexual offenses) with monetary fines only

  • Sets fines at $75.00 for first offenses and $100.00 for second or subsequent offenses under Code Sections 16-6-11 and 16-6-12

  • Eliminates imprisonment options including the previous penalties of up to 1-10 years for repeat felony offenses

  • Directs all collected fines to the Department of Human Services for the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; sexual offenses; revise penalties

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil2/27/2025

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