Sen. Donzella James to Hold Press Conference on Senate Bill 145

ATLANTA (January 22, 2018) | Sen. Donzella James (D – Atlanta) will host a Press Conference on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 12:00p.m. in relation to Senate Bill 145.

SB 145 would eliminate the gender requirement from the offense of rape in Georgia law. Specifically, the bill would repeal gendered language in current law and replace it with the word “person” to more fully encompass victims of rape. Sen. James, with the support of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC), introduced SB 145 during the 2017 session and was referred to the Judiciary Committee.

WHAT:             Press Conference

WHO:               Sen. Donzella James

WHEN:             Thursday, January 25, 2018

12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.

WHERE:          Senate Press Conference Room

203 Coverdell Legislative Office Building

18 Capitol Square

Atlanta, GA 30034

 

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For Immediate Release:
January 22, 2018

Andrew Allison, Broadcast Specialist
andrew.allison@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028