Criminal procedure; each act of child molestation charged as a separate offense; provide
It became law on Jul 1, 2022.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- Jul 1, 2022
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to child molestation and aggravated child molestation, so as to provide that each act of child molestation shall be charged as a separate offense; to amend Code Section 16-12-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual exploitation of children, reporting violation, civil forfeiture, and penalties, so as to specify that an offender can be charged and convicted for each separate image or depiction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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