HB 326 - GBI; investigate death of any person confined in penal institution
Sponsored By
- (1) Morgan,Alisha 39th
- (2) Brooks,Tyrone 63rd
- (3) Teilhet,Rob 40th
- (4) Watson,Stan 91st
- (5) Thomas,Mable 55th
- (6) Sinkfield,Georganna 60th
Committees
- HC:SI&P
- SC:
Current Status
02/08/05 - House Second ReadersFirst Reader Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, so as to provide that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall investigate any death of a person confined in a jail, correctional institution, or prison upon request of the appropriate authority; to provide for exceptions; to amend Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penal institutions, so as to provide that it is the duty of the appropriate official to request an investigation of the death of any person confined in the penal institution from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or from a local law enforcement authority not connected with the penal institution; to provide for exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Status History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2005 | House First Readers |
| 02/08/2005 | House Second Readers |