States / Georgia / HB 1290

HB 1290 Passed First Chamber

Crimes and offenses; protection of elder persons; sexual abuse; revise definition

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to protection of elder persons, so as to revise the definition of sexual abuse; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Sexual Offender Risk Review Board, so as to provide for dangerous sexual offenses occurring after June 30, 2026; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 11, 2026
Last action
Mar 23, 2026 — Senate Read Second Time
Session
2025_26
Momentum
60 · High