Georgia HB434: Crimes and offenses; offense of selling a child for financial gain; provide

What the bill says

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…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED 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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. 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, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: "16-12-6. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, organization, corporation, hospital, facilitator, or association of any kind whatsoever which is not a child-placing agency, a prospective adoptive parent who has a valid, approved preplacement home study report, or an H. B. LC 48 1434 attorney who is a member of the State Bar of Georgia …

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Sponsors

• Carmen Rice (R, 139) · primary sponsor
• Mandi Ballinger (R, 23)
• Beth Camp (R, 135)
• Angela O'Steen (R, 169)
• Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
• Kimberly New (R, 40)

Latest actions

1. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
2. February 27, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3. February 18, 2025: House Second Readers
4. February 13, 2025: House First Readers
5. February 12, 2025: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HB434?

HB434 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Crimes and offenses; offense of selling a child for financial gain; provide.

What does HB434 do?

In its own words: 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…

What is the status of HB434?

Failed as of April 4, 2025. Latest action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted (April 4, 2025).

Who sponsored HB434?

Carmen Rice (R, 139), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB434?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70293