HB421

Interstate Sexual Predator Prevention Act; enact

Chamber Passed·3/6/26

Establishes the offense of traveling to meet a minor for indecent purposes in Georgia.

The Interstate Sexual Predator Prevention Act creates a new offense in Georgia for traveling to meet a child under 16 for indecent purposes. This includes soliciting or committing acts of child molestation or other indecent acts. Penalties include imprisonment for two to ten years. The Act also repeals any conflicting laws.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 39–10 · Mar 6
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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10 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 16

4:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 16

5:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee

History

Mar 31

Senate

Senate Tabled

Mar 19

Senate

Senate Read Second Time

Mar 18

Senate

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