Bill > SB421

This bill makes several changes to Georgia's criminal laws: 1. It expands the offense of aggravated assault to include discharging a firearm from within a motor vehicle or after immediately exiting a vehicle towards a person, occupied vehicle, or occupied building. 2. It creates a new offense called "drive-by shooting" where a person discharges a firearm from a motor vehicle or near a motor vehicle used to transport the shooter or firearm, with intent to injure another or damage property. 3. It enhances the penalties for the offense of transmitting a false public alarm, with higher fines and longer prison sentences for repeat offenders. It also requires courts to order defendants to pay restitution for any damages or costs associated with the offense. 4. It adds certain offenses related to street gang terrorism to the definition of "racketeering activity" under Georgia's RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) law. Overall, the bill aims to increase criminal penalties for acts endangering public safety and damaging critical infrastructure or other public property.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66477