ATLANTA (February 12, 2015) | Two companion bills that intend to stop the sexual exploitation of minors and provide rehabilitative services to victims of sex trafficking passed the Georgia State Senate today. Senate Bill 8 extends the statute of limitations in order to bring more severe punishments to those capitalizing on the innocence of a child and establishes a fund for victims. Senate Resolution 7 provides a funding mechanism for the Commission established in SB 8 by increasing the penalties for several sexual abuse and sex trafficking crimes. Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford), a long-time advocate against trafficking crimes, is the sponsor of both Senate Bill 8 and Senate Resolution 7.
Medical Association of Georgia Honors Sen. Renee Unterman with 1849 Friend of Medicine Award
ATLANTA (January 15, 2015) | Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford) was recently honored with the 1849 Friend of Medicine Award from the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG). The organization specifically recognized Sen. Unterman’s leadership of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, as well as her support of Georgia’s medical personnel and work to improve safety and licensing regulations.