HB 1120

  • Georgia House Bill
  • 2019-2020 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Criminal procedure; sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding the sentencing of defendants for crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide criteria for imposition of punishment for defendants who select their victims based upon certain biases or prejudices; to provide for an affirmative defense; to provide the sanctions for such crimes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Mar 10, 2020

House

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Mar 09, 2020

House

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Mar 05, 2020

House

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LC 28 9408/a PDF

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