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HB 626 Failed

Criminal procedure; extend retention period of evidence of sexual assault when victim elects not to immediately report assault

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 17-5-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preservation of evidence, so as to extend the retention period of evidence of sexual assault when the victim elects not to immediately report the assault; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 26, 2025
Last action
Apr 4, 2025 — House Withdrawn, Recommitted
Session
2025_26
Momentum
5 · Stalled