Torts; action against broadcaster who broadcasts depiction of accident or trauma scene giving personally identifiable visual information or identification of victim; give right
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 regarding torts, so as to give a right of action against any broadcaster who broadcasts the depiction of an accident or trauma scene in such manner as would give personally identifiable visual information or identification of a victim; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2017
Last action Feb 28, 2017
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Strickland
RRepublican
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