Crimes and offenses; trafficking a disabled adult, elder person, or resident; prohibit
It became law on Jul 1, 2018.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +2
- Latest action
- Jul 1, 2018
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of elder persons, so as to prohibit trafficking a disabled adult, elder person, or resident; to provide for definitions; to provide for elements of the crime; to provide for penalties, mandatory sentences, and exceptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Where it goes next
Law in Georgia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
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