GA HB339 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-02-19 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 7 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 and Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stalking and criminal procedure, respectively, so as to provide greater protection to victims of family violence; to define "family violence order"; to change provisions relating to arrests with and without warrants involving family violence orders; to change provisions relating to bail for persons charged with violating family violence orders; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

Stalking; define "family violence order"; change provisions

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2013-02-19HouseHouse Second Readers
2013-02-14HouseHouse First Readers
2013-02-13HouseHouse Hopper

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Bill Comments

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