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GA SB541
GA SB541Property; the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; prohibit
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to property, so as to prohibit the placement of wheel restraints on trespassing motor vehicles; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Georgia law regarding property rights and trespassing vehicles by clarifying and prohibiting the use of "wheel restraints," which are defined as devices like boots or locks attached to a vehicle's wheel or tire to prevent movement, on trespassing vehicles. Specifically, the bill inserts language to explicitly exclude wheel restraints from the definition of "immobilization device" and makes it illegal, punishable by a $1,000 fine, for any person or local government to attach a wheel restraint to a vehicle that is not authorized to be at its location. The bill also makes conforming changes to related provisions concerning the regulation of towing and immobilization services, including definitions and penalties, and waives sovereign immunity for claims arising under this section.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (40)
John Albers (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Jason T. Dickerson (R)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Drew Echols (R)*,
Frank Ginn (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Jaha Howard (D)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Randal Mangham (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73466 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243413 |
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