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HB 0663 - Crimes and offenses; sentencing of defendants guilty of crimes involving bias or prejudice; repeal certain provisions

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Karen Bennett (D)
Last Action: 1/10/2018 - House Second Readers
House Committee: Judiciary - Non-Civil
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
HB 663 amends Title 16 and Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 18 of OCGA. The bill adds sentencing for defendants convicted of various crimes which target an individual due to such individual's religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical disability.

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