Torts; right of action against any person who knowingly or negligently engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of a minor; provide
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 as pertaining to torts, so as to provide for a right of action against any person who knowingly or negligently engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of a minor or who knowingly or negligently allows, permits, encourages, or requires a minor to be present while another engages in sexually explicit conduct in the presence of such minor; to provide for defenses; to provide for damages; to provide for limitations; to provide for definitions; 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
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2023
Last action Feb 29, 2024
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Mar 27, 2023
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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