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GA · HB1397CMTE · 5 COSPONSORS

Criminal procedure; implied consent to a drug facilitated sexual assault examination for unconscious victims of alleged sexual assault; provide

Also relevant to:Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)
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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigating sexual assault, so as to provide for implied consent to a drug facilitated sexual assault examination for unconscious victims of alleged sexual assault; to provide for circumstances; to provide for evidence; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 3, 2026

Who it affects
Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Allows for implied consent for drug-facilitated sexual assault examinations for unconscious victims, potentially streamlining the evidence collection process and facilitating justice.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Allows for implied consent for drug-facilitated sexual assault examinations for unconscious victims, potentially streamlining the evidence collection process and facilitating justice.

    “A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to investigating sexual assault, so as to provide for implied consent to a drug facilitated sexual assault examination for unconscious victims of alleged sexual assault”· Title
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes implied consent for drug-facilitated sexual assault examinations for unconscious victims.
  • Defines circumstances and evidence related to these examinations.
  • Amends existing laws related to investigating sexual assault.
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