Criminal procedure; expand definition of forensic medical examination to include evidence of strangulation
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 15 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to victim compensation, so as to expand the definition of forensic medical examination to include evidence of strangulation, if strangulation is suspected and when qualified medical personnel are available to perform such examination; to provide for an effective date; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2024
Last action Feb 29, 2024
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Feb 21, 2024
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karen Lupton
DDemocratic
P
Leesa Hagan
RRepublican
P
Marvin Lim
DDemocratic
P
Matt Dubnik
RRepublican
P
Scott Holcomb
DDemocratic
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