Plain English Breakdown
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HB636: Changes to Penalties for Sexual Offenses
This bill changes the penalties and fines for certain sexual offenses in Georgia and directs collected funds to a specific commission.
What This Bill Does
- Revises penalties for violations of certain sexual offenses under Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
- Provides for fines associated with these violations.
- Requires that collected fines be made available to the Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who violate certain sexual offenses in Georgia
- The Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission
Terms To Know
- Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.)
- The official collection of state laws in Georgia.
- Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund Commission
- A group that receives fines collected from these offenses to support related efforts.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text excerpt provided does not list the specific sexual offenses or the exact penalty amounts.
- The effective date of this law is not listed in the source material.
- Details on how the commission will use the funds are not included.