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Sen. Russ Goodman Celebrates Final Passage of “Austin’s Law”
ATLANTA (Mar. 20, 2024)— Today, the Georgia State Senate agreed to the House Substitute to Senate Bill 465, sponsored by Sen. Russ Goodman (R–Cogdell).Senate Bill 465, known as “Austin’s Law,” is named after a Georgian who unwittingly ingested a pill laced with fentanyl and subsequently lost his life. This measure establishes a new category of offense, felony aggravated involuntary manslaughter, under which drug dealers and distributors can now be prosecuted. Following consideration by the Georgia House of Representatives, the bill will now also provide for the offense of...
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Senate Passes “Austin’s Law” to Combat Drug-related Deaths in Georgia
The Senate recently passed Senate Bill 465, also known as “Austin’s Law,” with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Russ Goodman, aims to strengthen laws regarding drug-related deaths, particularly those involving fentanyl.Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “Keeping Georgians safe is my top priority. ‘Austin’s Law’ will hold fentanyl dealers and manufacturers accountable and will help prevent the senseless deaths of Georgians.”Sen. Russ Goodman, the sponsor of the bill, shared the personal story behind...