Georgia HB 327: Crimes and offenses; incest; include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship

Status: Senate Committee Favorably Reported (as of 2024-03-08)

State: Georgia · Session: 2023_24 · Bill: HB 327

Sponsors: Beth Camp, David Huddleston, Karen Mathiak, Mike Cameron, Steve Tarvin

Bill Text

23 LC 48 0794
H. B. 327
- 1 -
House Bill 327
By: Representatives Cameron of the 1
st, Tarvin of the 2
nd, Camp of the 135
th, Mathiak of the
74
th, and Huddleston of the 72
nd
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to1
incest, so as to include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship; to provide for2
related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:4
SECTION 1.5
Code Section 16-6-22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to incest, is6
amended by revising paragraph (4) of subsection (a) as follows:7
"(4) Grandparent and grandchild of the whole blood or of the half blood or8
step-grandchild;"9
SECTION 2.10
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.11

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