Bill
LC 913
LC 913 would generally rewrite child sexual abuse laws, updating definitions, penalties, and reporting rules; it died in process and did not become law.
Overview
- Bill Number: LC 913
- Title: Generally revise child sexual abuse laws
- Status: Draft Died in Process
- Introduced: November 6, 2024
- Classification: bill
- Subject: Crimes, Minors; Family Law; Religion
- Legislative actions:
- 2024-11-06: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
- 2024-11-06: Draft On Hold
- 2025-05-23: Draft Died in Process
What the bill is intended to do
- Based on its title, LC 913 aims to generally revise the body of law governing child sexual abuse. The exact provisions are not provided in the available record, so the precise changes (definitions, penalties, procedures, or protections) are not publicly stated here.
- Inference from the cross-cutting subjects (Crimes, Minors; Family Law; Religion) suggests the bill could touch on how child sexual abuse is defined, the criminal penalties for offenses against minors, reporting and investigation requirements, and potential interaction with religious organizations or settings where minors are served.
Key provisions (not confirmed in the provided text)
- Text of the bill is not included in the record. As such, specific provisions, such as revised definitions of sexual abuse, offense classifications (felony/misdemeanor), mandatory reporting duties, mandatory or volunteer training requirements, civil remedies, or protective order reforms, cannot be detailed here.
- If and when the full text becomes available, provisions typically addressed in “general revision” bills may include:
- Updated definitions related to sexual abuse and exploitation of minors
- Penalty structure adjustments and enhancements
- Clarified roles and procedures for mandated reporters (schools, healthcare, social services, law enforcement)
- Provisions affecting religious or faith-based organizations and related safeguarding requirements
- Coordination across child welfare, criminal justice, and civil remedies
Who would be affected
- Minors and their families
- Law enforcement, prosecutors, and the judiciary
- Child welfare and protective services agencies
- Educational institutions, health care providers, and other mandated reporters
- Religious organizations and faith communities (given the subject category)
Procedural and timeline notes
- The bill was introduced on November 6, 2024 and entered status as “Draft On Hold,” with a drafter assigned on the same day.
- As of May 23, 2025, the status is listed as “Draft Died in Process,” indicating it did not advance in the current session.
- There is no publicly available text from the bill in the record. If interested, readers should monitor the Legislature’s site for the full text, amendments, or any reintroduction in future sessions.
Next steps for tracking
- Check the official legislative website for LC 913 to view the full draft, sponsor, amendments, and fiscal impact (if any).
- Monitor subsequent sessions or committee actions for potential reintroduction or revision.
- Contact the bill sponsor for official statements on intent and expected changes if reintroduced.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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