Grand Juries; secrecy and protection from unauthorized disclosure of grand jury proceedings, including special grand jury proceedings; require
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 12 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grand juries, so as to require secrecy and protection from unauthorized disclosure of grand jury proceedings, including special grand jury proceedings; to provide penalties for unauthorized disclosures by the foreperson, members of the grand jury or special grand jury, and court reporters; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 23, 2023
Last action Feb 27, 2023
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
Feb 27, 2023
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 23, 2023
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brandon Beach
RRepublican
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