SB 372 - Penal Insitutions; sexual offenders registration/residential requirements; change provisions; change/add definitions (PF)

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Current Status

01/10/06 - Senate Read and Referred

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions, so as to change registration requirements and areas where certain offenders can reside as it affects sexual offenders; to reorganize and change provisions related to the State Sexual Offender Registry; to change and add certain definitions; to change provisions relating to registration requirements for sexual offenders; to provide for an annual registration fee; to provide that sexual offenders register prior to release from prison; to require each sheriff to maintain and update a list of all sexual offenders residing in the county; to provide for duties and responsibilities for sheriffs, the Department of Corrections, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and sexual offenders; to provide for other related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
Date Action
12/29/2005 Senate Prefile
01/10/2006 Senate Read and Referred