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