Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 355 — Criminal Procedure; require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; provide definitions

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for definitions; to provide for written policies relating to witness identification protocol; to provide for the consequences of failing to comply with witness procedures; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for training in enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Bill Cowsert · Primary
  • Joshua McKoon · Primary
  • Jesse Stone · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (244)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 355 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to require a procedure for enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for definitions; to provide for written policies relating to witness identification protocol; to provide for the consequences of failing to comply with witness procedures; to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for training in enhancing witness identification accuracy; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 355?
SB 355 is sponsored by Bill Cowsert (Republican), Joshua McKoon, and Jesse Stone.
What is the current status of SB 355?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 355?
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