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HB1303 • 2025

Crimes and offenses; offense of possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child; provide

Crimes and offenses; offense of possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child; provide

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Sponsor
Kelley, Trey
Last action
2026-03-25
Official status
Senate Read Second Time
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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HB1303: Possession of Controlled Substances in the Presence of a Child

This bill creates a new crime for possessing controlled substances when a child is present and sets rules for penalties, definitions, and how this charge combines with other crimes.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates an offense for possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child
  • Provides legal definitions needed to enforce the new rule
  • Sets out penalty levels for breaking this law
  • Limits how this new crime can merge with other offenses from the same conduct
  • Repeals any existing laws that conflict with these changes

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who possess controlled substances in the presence of a child

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list specific penalty amounts or prison terms.
  • The exact definition of 'presence' regarding distance is not detailed in the provided text.
  • The effective date for when this law begins is not listed in the metadata.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-25 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read Second Time

Official Summary Text

Crimes and offenses; offense of possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child; provide