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ATLANTA -- A state representative is asking for Georgia to consider adopting Caylee Anthony's Law.
Rep. B.J. Pak (R-Lilburn) introduced the legislation, known as House Bill 974, during a press conference Wednesday.
Caylee Anthony's Law requires a parent or guardian to report the disappearance or death of a child in a timely manner.
"Many, including myself, were outraged by the outcome of Casey Anthony's trial," Rep. Pak said in a statement. "We felt that justice was never served for the death of Caylee. We have reviewed Georgia's laws and determined that HB 974 is needed to avoid such incidents of injustice."
The proposed bill includes two new measures. The first would require a parent of guardian of a child under age 13 to maintain constant contact with the child, and to report him or her missing after an 18-hour period with no contact. Parents who break this law could spend one to 10 years in prison.
The second measure requires a parent of guardian of a child under age 16 who passes away to report the death to the property authorities within 12 hours. Punishment for failing to report the death in a timely manner could be one to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of $1,000 to $5,000.
Similar legislation has been introduced in at least 14 states, including Alabama, Florida and Tennessee. Another 12 states plan to introduce such bills in the near future.