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GA HB1390
GA HB1390Motor vehicles; declare vehicles used in the commission of reckless stunt driving offenses contraband and authorize forfeiture
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to declare motor vehicles used in the commission of reckless stunt driving offenses contraband and authorize forfeiture; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends a Georgia law concerning reckless stunt driving by declaring any motor vehicle used in such an offense as contraband, meaning it can be seized and forfeited according to established legal procedures outlined in Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. This change removes a previous condition that required a prior conviction for reckless stunt driving for a vehicle to be considered contraband. However, the bill includes an exception: if the vehicle is the sole family vehicle and its forfeiture would cause significant financial hardship, a court can order the title to be transferred to another licensed family member who needs it for work or transportation, provided this is a one-time exception and the transfer respects any existing loans or liens on the vehicle.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Bryce Berry (D)*,
Betsy Holland (D)*,
Sheila Jones (D)*,
Mekyah McQueen (D)*,
Kim Schofield (D)*,
Inga Willis (D)*,
Last Action
House First Readers (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73427 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243299 |
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