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HB1289 • 2025

Crimes and offenses; offense of rape; modify provisions

Crimes and offenses; offense of rape; modify provisions

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Sponsor
Cummings, Terry
Last action
2026-02-17
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary mentions providing for penalties and limitations on defenses but does not describe what those specific changes are.

Changes to the Law on Rape in Georgia

This bill changes how the state of Georgia defines and punishes the crime of rape.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding sexual offenses.
  • Modifies provisions for the offense of rape.
  • Provides for penalties related to this offense.
  • Sets a limitation on certain defenses in court.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People involved in cases involving the crime of rape
  • Courts handling sexual offense cases

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list the specific new penalties for this crime.
  • The exact details about which defenses are limited are not included in the text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-17 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Crimes and offenses; offense of rape; modify provisions