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

HB 981 — Criminal procedure; record restriction for individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors under certain circumstances; provide

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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.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 17-17-12 and 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to notification to victim of accused's motion for new trial or appeal, release on bail or recognizance, appellate proceedings, outcome of appeal, notifications regarding death penalty cases, and victim's rights retained at new trial or on appeal and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, respectively, so as to provide for record restriction for individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for notification to victims when an individual petitions for record restriction; to provide for limitations; 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

Sponsors

  • Wendell Willard · Primary
  • Roger Bruce · Primary
  • John Pezold · Primary
  • Heath Clark · Primary
  • Kimberly Alexander · Primary
  • William Boddie · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (6)

  • Wendell Willard
  • Roger Bruce
  • John Pezold
  • Heath Clark
  • Kimberly Alexander Democrat
  • William Boddie

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (241)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 981 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 17-17-12 and 35-3-37 of the O.C.G.A., relating to notification to victim of accused's motion for new trial or appeal, release on bail or recognizance, appellate proceedings, outcome of appeal, notifications regarding death penalty cases, and victim's rights retained at new trial or on appeal and review of individual's criminal history record information, definitions, privacy considerations, written application requesting review, and inspection, respectively, so as to provide for record restriction for individuals convicted of certain felonies and misdemeanors under certain circumstances; to provide for procedure; to provide for notification to victims when an individual petitions for record restriction; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 981?
HB 981 is sponsored by Wendell Willard, Roger Bruce, John Pezold, Heath Clark, Kimberly Alexander (Democrat), and William Boddie.
What is the current status of HB 981?
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 981?
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