GA HB1005 | 2017-2018 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 23 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-28 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for torts, so as to provide for a private right of action for damages suffered due to sexual harassment under certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

Torts; private right of action for damages suffered due to sexual harassment under certain circumstances; provide

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2018-02-28HouseHouse Second Readers
2018-02-26HouseHouse First Readers
2018-02-23HouseHouse Hopper

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Bill Comments

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