Georgia 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 565 — Sentence and Punishment; any time after conviction; defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; provide

Last action — Effective Date

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2022. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 96% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Effective Date

  2. Act 834

  3. Senate Date Signed by Governor

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

  6. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  7. House Third Readers

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  9. House Second Readers

  10. House First Readers

  11. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

  12. Senate Third Read

  13. Senate Taken from Table

  14. Senate Tabled

  15. Senate Read Second Time

  16. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  17. Senate Read and Referred

  18. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Passed 49 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19002
Unaffiliated 17003
Democrat 13002
Total 49007
% of votes cast 88%0%0%13%
How each member voted (56)
Member Party Vote
ANDERSON — Yea
ANDERSON — Yea
BURKE — Not Voting
BURNS — Yea
BUTLER — Not Voting
DUGAN — Yea
HARPER — Yea
HATCHETT — Yea
JACKSON — Yea
JACKSON — Yea
JONES — Yea
JONES — Yea
JORDAN — Not Voting
MCNEILL — Yea
MULLIS — Yea
SEAY — Yea
TATE — Yea
THOMPSON — Yea
TIPPINS — Yea
WATSON — Yea
David Lucas Democrat Yea
Donzella James Democrat Yea
Ed Harbison Democrat Yea
Elena Parent Democrat Yea
Freddie Powell Sims Democrat Yea
Gail Davenport Democrat Yea
Harold Jones II Democrat Yea
Michael 'Doc' Rhett Democrat Yea
Michelle Au Democrat Yea
Nan Orrock Democrat Yea
Nikki Merritt Democrat Yea
Sally Harrell Democrat Yea
Sheikh Rahman Democrat Not Voting
Sonya Halpern Democrat Yea
Tanya Miller Democrat Not Voting
Bill Cowsert Republican Yea
Billy Hickman Republican Yea
Blake Tillery Republican Not Voting
Brandon Beach Republican Yea
Brian Strickland Republican Yea
Carden Summers Republican Yea
Chuck Hufstetler Republican Yea
Chuck Payne Republican Yea
Clint Dixon Republican Yea
Frank Ginn Republican Yea
Greg Dolezal Republican Yea
Jason Anavitarte Republican Yea
John Albers Republican Yea
John F. Kennedy Republican Yea
Kay Kirkpatrick Republican Yea
Larry Walker, III Republican Yea
Marty Harbin Republican Yea
Matt Brass Republican Yea
Randy Robertson Republican Yea
Russ Goodman Republican Yea
Steve Gooch Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 565 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to provide that at any time after conviction for a misdemeanor or felony offense a defendant convicted of an offense and sentenced as a direct result of being a victim of trafficking for labor or sexual servitude may petition the sentencing court to grant the relief of vacatur; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 565?
SB 565 is sponsored by Brian Strickland (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Harold Jones II (Democrat), John Albers (Republican), and Michael 'Doc' Rhett (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 565?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2022. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 565?
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