Crimes and offenses; comprehensively revise law regarding justification and use of force
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse, so as to comprehensively revise the law regarding justification and the use of force; to provide for certain investigations and reports in certain circumstances; to repeal certain Code sections; to provide for related matters; to amend Titles 15, 16, 17, 20, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, education, and torts, respectively, to make conforming changes; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
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Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2021
Last action Feb 22, 2021
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