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SB 542 Enacted

Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Enacted

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 20, 2026
Last action
Jul 1, 2026 — Effective Date
Session
2025_26
Momentum
100 · Very high