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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to require a law enforcement officer making a traffic stop to provide the operator with the purpose of the stop upon request after such operator displays his or her driver's license; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "De-escalation Right To Know Law," requires law enforcement officers making a traffic stop to provide the vehicle operator with the purpose of the stop upon the operator's request, after the operator displays their driver's license. The bill specifies that the failure of an officer to comply with this requirement does not invalidate an otherwise lawful arrest or prevent the issuance of a traffic citation. Additionally, the bill repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66462 | 01/30/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/222258 | 01/30/2024 |
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