SB 100 - Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud Act; define offense; provide penalties

Sponsored By

• (1) Hamrick,William 30th
• (2) Thompson,Steve 33rd
• (3) Johnson,Eric 1st
• (4) Starr,Terrell 44th

Committees

• SC:B&FI
• HC:B&B

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses involving theft, so as to provide for the "Georgia Residential Mortgage Fraud Act"; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to define the criminal offense of residential mortgage fraud; to provide for venue; to provide penalties; to authorize district attorneys and the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute cases of residential mortgage fraud; to provide for the forfeiture of real and personal property; to amend Chapter 14 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act," so as to include residential mortgage fraud within the definition of racketeering activity; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Votes

Status History

Versions

1. As introduced LC 9 1582
2. Committee sub LC 34 0272S
3. Floor amend 1
4. Floor amend 1a
5. Floor amend 2 AM 34 0026
6. As passed Senate
7. HSE FLR AMEND 1
8. HSE FLR AMEND 4
9. HSE FLR AMEND 2
10. HSE FLR AMEND 3
11. AP