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GA HB1076
GA HB1076Crimes and offenses; create felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle
summary
Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to create the felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle; to provide for punishment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new felony offense in Georgia called obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle, which applies when a person knowingly uses a moving or stationary motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block, or otherwise interfere with a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer who is lawfully performing their duties. The term "motor vehicle" is defined as it is in another section of Georgia law (Code Section 40-1-1), which generally refers to self-propelled vehicles. A conviction for this new offense carries a penalty of a fine of up to $100,000 and imprisonment for one to five years. This legislation is intended to address situations where vehicles are used to impede law enforcement actions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
James Burchett (R)*,
Clint Crowe (R)*,
Ginny Ehrhart (R)*,
David Jenkins (R)*,
Steven Sainz (R)*,
Tyler Smith (R)*,
Jason T. Dickerson (R),
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 03/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72502 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/240619 |
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