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HB1290 • 2025

Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; sexual abuse; revise definition

Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; sexual abuse; revise definition

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Sponsor
Hilton, Scott
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
Senate Read Second Time
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; sexual abuse; revise definition

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 revise the definition of sexual abuse; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board, so as to provide for dangerous sexual offenses occurring after June 30, 2026; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What This Bill 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 revise the definition of sexual abuse; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board, so as to provide for dangerous sexual offenses occurring after June 30, 2026; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read Second Time

Official Summary Text

Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; sexual abuse; revise definition