Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 359 — "Protecting Georgians Act"; enact

Last action — Senate Recommitted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 16-14-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions under the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act," so as to amend the definition of "pattern of racketeering activity" to include felonies and certain misdemeanors which meet criteria for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition punishment, so as to include additional offenses under the definition of "designated misdemeanor"; to include political affiliation or belief as contributing factors for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to provide for statutory construction; 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. Senate Recommitted

  2. Senate Read Second Time

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  4. Senate Read and Referred

  5. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (237)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 359 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-14-3 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions under the "Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act," so as to amend the definition of "pattern of racketeering activity" to include felonies and certain misdemeanors which meet criteria for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition punishment, so as to include additional offenses under the definition of "designated misdemeanor"; to include political affiliation or belief as contributing factors for the imposition of enhanced penalties; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 359?
SB 359 is sponsored by John Albers (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Brandon Beach (Republican), and John F. Kennedy (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 359?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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 359?
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