Bill > HB1076

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.