HB626Introduced in the House
Criminal procedure; extend retention period of evidence of sexual assault when victim elects not to immediately report assault
Introduced by Karen Lupton, District 83
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
House Postponed
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
House Hopper
House First Readers
House Second Readers
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
House Withdrawn, Recommitted
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
House Postponed
House Postponed
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