SB 211 - Criminal Procedure; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias/prejudice circumstances and parole; repeal certain provisions

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01/14/08 - Senate Recommitted

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice, circumstances, and parole; to provide for sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes which target a victim due to the victim's race, religion, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation, circumstances, and parole; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Bill History
DateAction
02/22/2007Senate Read and Referred
03/19/2007Senate Committee Favorably Reported
03/20/2007Senate Read Second Time
01/14/2008Senate Recommitted