Plain English Breakdown
The official status indicates the bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, but no effective date is listed in the metadata or summary.
HB1189: Prohibiting Prosecution for Consensual Adult Sodomy
This bill changes Georgia law to stop the prosecution of adults who agree to commit sodomy, following a past court ruling.
What This Bill Does
- Prohibits prosecuting the offense of sodomy when it involves consenting adults.
- Aligns state laws with the Supreme Court case Powell v. The State (1998).
- Repeals existing laws that conflict with this new rule.
Who It Names or Affects
- Adults who engage in consensual sodomy
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not specify an effective date.
- The source material does not explain how cases currently under investigation will be handled.