Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 185 — Proceedings Upon a Plea of Insanity at Time of a Crime; defendant pleads guilty but mentally retarded; change standard of proof

Last action — Senate Read and Referred

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Code Section 17-7-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon a plea of insanity or mental incompetency at the time of a crime, so as to change the standard of proof when a defendant pleads guilty but mentally retarded; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Read and Referred

  2. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Elena Parent · Primary
  • Fran Millar · Primary
  • Nan Orrock · Primary
  • Horacena Tate · Primary
  • Vincent Fort · Primary

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (242)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 185 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-7-131 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to proceedings upon a plea of insanity or mental incompetency at the time of a crime, so as to change the standard of proof when a defendant pleads guilty but mentally retarded; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 185?
SB 185 is sponsored by Elena Parent (Democrat), Fran Millar, Nan Orrock (Democrat), Horacena Tate, and Vincent Fort.
What is the current status of SB 185?
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 SB 185?
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