HB 13 - Aggravated sodomy; change age limitation; provide for imposition of death penalty

Sponsored By

• (1) Bearden,Timothy 68th
• (2) Franklin,Bobby 43rd

Committees

• HC:JudyNC
• SC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sodomy and aggravated sodomy, so as to change the age limitation as it relates to the offense of aggravated sodomy; to change certain provisions relating to punishment for aggravated sodomy; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the death penalty generally, so as to provide for the imposition of the death penalty for the offense of aggravated sodomy when the victim is less than 12 years of age; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. LC 29 1545/pf
2. LC 29 1545/a