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HB 582 Enacted

Georgia Survivor Justice Act; enact

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 16, 17, and 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, criminal procedure, and evidence, respectively, so as to provide for defendants to support a justification defense by offering evidence of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse committed by the alleged victim; to provide a privilege for participation in victim centered programs and victim-offender dialogues; to provide for definitions; to provide for limitations; to provide for civil immunity for facilitators in certain circumstances; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Last action
Jul 1, 2025 — Effective Date
Session
2025_26
Momentum
92 · Very high