Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB513

Introduced
2/15/24  
Refer
2/16/24  
Introduced
2/15/24  

Caption

Sexual Offenses; provisions of Code Section 16-6-16; provide

Impact

If enacted, the bill would effectively redefine the parameters of criminal conduct concerning masturbation for hire and make it explicitly applicable only to adults. This reflects a broader trend in legislative efforts to tailor sexual offense laws to protect younger individuals from complex legal situations that they may not fully comprehend. As such, it may contribute to a shift in how similar offenses are prosecuted, potentially reducing the number of minor offenders facing serious charges for activities they engage in, within the context of exploitation or naivety.

Summary

Senate Bill 513 seeks to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, specifically concerning sexual offenses. The primary focus of this bill is the regulation surrounding 'masturbation for hire', proposing that the provisions only apply to individuals aged 17 or older. This change aims to clarify the legal foundation around this particular offense, ensuring that minor-age individuals are not subject to criminal liability under this statute.

Contention

There may be debates surrounding this bill focusing on the implications for minors and the societal understanding of consent and exploitation. Supporters might argue that this creates necessary legal protection for minors, preventing them from being harshly penalized for actions that should not be criminalized at their age. Conversely, opponents could express concerns about young people potentially being exploited in adult conduct, questioning whether drawing this age line is sufficient to address nuances in sexual consent and exploitation scenarios.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HB171

Crimes and offenses; obscenity; repeal and replace Code Section 16-12-80

GA SB493

Sexual Offender Risk Review Board; additional penalties for registered sexual offenders; provide

GA SB42

Penalties for violating Code Sections 16-6-9 through 16-6-12; certain penalty provisions for the offense of prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, and pandering; repeal

GA HB942

Crimes and offenses; sexual extortion; provide enhanced penalties

GA HB636

Crimes and offenses; sexual offenses; revise penalties

GA SB466

Obscenity and Related Offenses; limitations of defense that a sexually exploitive visual medium is digitally altered; provide

GA SB74

Harmful Materials to Minors; exemption for libraries and librarians from the provisions of Code Section 16-12-103; repeal

GA SB154

Sale or Distribution of Harmful Materials to Minors; provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall be applicable to libraries operated by schools; provide

GA HB647

Sexual Offender Registration Review Board; issuance of identification cards and markers for sexual offenders; provide

GA HB959

Motor vehicles; procedure for passing stationary vehicles on certain highways; provide

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.