Georgia SB 542: Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit

Status: Effective Date (as of 2026-07-01)

State: Georgia · Session: 2025_26 · Bill: SB 542

Subjects: CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE), MENTAL HEALTH

Sponsors: Ben Watson, Billy Hickman, Blake Tillery, Bo Hatchett, Brian Strickland, Carden Summers, Chuck Hufstetler, Chuck Payne, Clint Dixon, Drew Echols, Jason Anavitarte, Jason T. Dickerson, John Albers, Kay Kirkpatrick, Larry Walker, III, Lee Anderson, Marty Harbin, Matt Brass, Max Burns, Mike Hodges, Randy Robertson, Russ Goodman, Steve Gooch, Timothy Bearden

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