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HB1458 • 2025

Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses

Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses

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Sponsor
Smith, Tyler Paul
Last action
2026-03-03
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; to provide for definitions; 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 Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-03 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Crimes and offenses; permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses