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"Tanja's Law"; provide measure of equivalency in punishment of crimes committed against police dogs in performance of their official duties

It became law on Jul 1, 2015.

GA SB 72 · Senate Bill · 2015_16

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
19
Latest action
Jul 1, 2015

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide a measure of equivalency in the punishment of crimes committed against police dogs in the performance of their official duties as to that of peace officers; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Jul 1, 2015

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