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GA SB547
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Strickland
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AI Summary
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Violations of Code Section 16-6-11 (pimping) become felonies punishable by 1-10 years imprisonment, eliminating the previous first-offense misdemeanor classification
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Violations of Code Section 16-6-12 (pandering) become felonies punishable by 1-10 years imprisonment, eliminating the previous first-offense misdemeanor classification
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Removes judicial discretion to suspend, stay, or probate all but 72 hours of imprisonment for first-time pimping and pandering offenses
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Effective date of July 1, 2026, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Offenses of Pimping and Pandering; modify the penalties
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil3/9/2026
Judiciary2/24/2026
Full Bill Text
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