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

HB 802 — Criminal procedure; considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; 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 Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to eliminate the imposition of the death penalty and life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for retroactive parole consideration of inmates serving prison sentences for a crime committed when he or she was less than 18 years of age; to provide for cross-references; 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
  • Paulette Rakestraw · Primary
  • Robert Trammell · Primary
  • Mary Oliver · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 243 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

  • Wendell Willard
  • Paulette Rakestraw
  • Robert Trammell
  • Mary Oliver Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (243)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 802 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 and Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment and grants of pardons, paroles, and other relief, respectively, so as to provide for considerations in sentencing and paroling a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to eliminate the imposition of the death penalty and life without parole for a defendant who was less than 18 years of age at the time he or she committed a crime; to provide for retroactive parole consideration of inmates serving prison sentences for a crime committed when he or she was less than 18 years of age; to provide for cross-references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 802?
HB 802 is sponsored by Wendell Willard, Paulette Rakestraw, Robert Trammell, and Mary Oliver (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 802?
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 802?
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