Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 434: Crimes and offenses; offense of selling a child for financial gain; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 434 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; offense of selling a child for financial gain; provide. Primary sponsor: Mandi Ballinger, Beth Camp (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican), Angie O'Steen (Republican), Karen Mathiak (Republican), Kimberly New (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to offenses against public health and morals, so as to provide for the offense of selling a child for financial gain; to provide for a definition; to provide for a penalty; to provide for limitations; to provide for a cause of action; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to adoption, so as to provide for conforming cross references; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandi Ballinger | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Angie O'Steen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 169 |
| Karen Mathiak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Kimberly New | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper