Sexual Offenses; clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; permit

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A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 10, 2026

Who it affects

Religious minorityindirect

Clergy members may be subject to new charges for improper sexual contact, potentially impacting religious institutions and their leadership.

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Religious minorityindirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Clergy members may be subject to new charges for improper sexual contact, potentially impacting religious institutions and their leadership.
“to permit clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses”· Title 16, Chapter 6

What the Bill Does

Amends Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Permits clergy members to be charged with certain improper sexual contact offenses.
Provides for definitions and related matters.

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