Plain English Breakdown
The official status shows the bill was 'House Withdrawn, Recommitted' on April 4, 2025. This means it may not become law unless further action is taken.
HB434: Creating a New Crime for Selling Children
This bill creates a new crime in Georgia law that makes it illegal to sell a child for financial gain.
What This Bill Does
- Creates the offense of selling a child for financial gain.
- Provides a definition for this specific crime.
- Sets penalties for people who commit this act.
- Establishes time limits (limitations) on when legal action can be taken.
- Allows victims or others to file civil lawsuits against those responsible.
- Updates adoption laws with matching references.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who sell children for money
- Children in Georgia
- Courts handling criminal and civil cases
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text provided does not list the specific prison time or fine amounts.
- The exact definition of 'selling a child' is mentioned but not detailed in this summary.