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Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law

House Bill 582, sponsored by Rep. Stan Gunter, seeks to reduce sentences for abuse-related crimes.
This bill addresses the fact that many incarcerated women are abuse or sexual violence survivors.
The proposed law allows more evidence at trial and lets incarcerated people petition for resentencing.
Ellie Williams stated the bill sends a strong message; "They are safe", and voices are heard.
The Senate passed House Bill 582 with a 53-1 vote, and Kemp's signature would make it law.

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Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to becoming law

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill that would reduce sentences for domestic violence survivors if they can tie their crimes to abuse.

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Georgia bill to reduce prison sentences for domestic violence survivors on its way to law

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State representative gives emotional testimony on bill to allow divorce while pregnant

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Long-sought domestic violence bill heads to governor’s desk

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Georgia Bill Would Reduce Prison Sentences for Victims Whose Crimes Tied to Domestic-Violence Defense

A Georgia bill that would reduce sentences for those who could tie their crimes to domestic abuse is on its way to becoming law, the Associated Press reports. Women nationwide are in prison for killing their abusive partners in self-defense. Others were coerced into committing crimes with their abusers. Women of color are especially likely to end up in prison for crimes tied to abuse, experts have said. To address that, Georgia legislators passe…

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