HB894Introduced in the House
Georgia Second Look Act; enact
Introduced by Scott Holcomb, District 101
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 10 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for sentencing and imposition of punishment, so as to authorize the sentencing court to review and resentence certain cases where the punishment of life without parole was imposed; to provide for a petition; to provide for a hearing; to provide for the right to counsel; to provide for notice to the victim; to provide for an appeal process; to provide for limitations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
House Second Readers
April 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
House Hopper
House First Readers
House Second Readers
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