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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to riot, so as to provide for a felony penalty; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to include the offense of riot; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia law to reclassify the offense of riot from a misdemeanor to a felony, meaning it will now carry more severe penalties, specifically imprisonment for one to twenty years. The Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA) is the collection of all laws of Georgia. This change also updates OCGA Section 17-6-1, which deals with when offenses are bailable and the procedures for bail and appeal bonds, to include riot as an offense that can be subject to these provisions. In essence, the bill makes participating in a riot a more serious crime with harsher consequences and ensures that bail and appeal procedures are applicable to this offense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Chas Cannon (R)*,
Mike Cheokas (R)*,
Emory Dunahoo (R)*,
Eddie Lumsden (R)*,
Lauren McDonald (R)*,
Steve Tarvin (R)*,
Last Action
House Judiciary Non-civil (09:00:00 3/5/2026 132 CAP) (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72261 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239943 |
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