Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 660 — Criminal procedure; defendants who commit certain crimes which target a victim; provide for sentencing

Last action — House Second Readers

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17, Title 35, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, law enforcement officers and agencies, and general provisions relating to torts, respectively, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide for sentencing of defendants who commit certain crimes which target a victim or his or her property because of the defendant's belief regarding the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, mental disability, or physical disability; to provide for training in identifying and reporting of hate crimes; to provide for civil liability for hate crimes; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

  4. House Prefiled

Sponsors

  • Meagan Hanson · Primary
  • Calvin Smyre · Primary
  • Wendell Willard · Primary
  • Karla Drenner · Primary
  • Richard Smith · Primary
  • Joyce Chandler · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (6)

  • Meagan Hanson
  • Calvin Smyre
  • Wendell Willard
  • Karla Drenner Democrat
  • Richard Smith
  • Joyce Chandler

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (241)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 660 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17, Title 35, and Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, law enforcement officers and agencies, and general provisions relating to torts, respectively, so as to repeal certain provisions regarding sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; to provide for sentencing of defendants who commit certain crimes which target a victim or his or her property because of the defendant's belief regarding the victim's race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, mental disability, or physical disability; to provide for training in identifying and reporting of hate crimes; to provide for civil liability for hate crimes; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 660?
HB 660 is sponsored by Meagan Hanson, Calvin Smyre, Wendell Willard, Karla Drenner (Democrat), Richard Smith, and Joyce Chandler.
What is the current status of HB 660?
This bill died with 2017-2018 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 HB 660?
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