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GA SB270
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
P.K. Martin
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AI Summary
- Creates a criminal offense for fraudulently representing oneself as a military veteran or recipient of a military decoration with the intent to obtain a tangible benefit such as government services, employment, or election to public office; violations are a misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature if involving a military medal award
- Revises the offense of transmitting a false public alarm to include knowingly false reports of an individual who has caused or threatened physical harm with a deadly weapon; first offense is a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, with second or subsequent offenses a felony punishable by 1–10 years imprisonment and/or a fine of at least $5,000
- Elevates false public alarm violations targeting critical infrastructure (buildings necessary for national/public security, education, or public safety) to a felony punishable by 5–10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $100,000, or both
- Authorizes the commissioner of corrections' chief of staff to issue arrest warrants for offenders who have escaped from department custody, and allows State Board of Pardons and Paroles employees with 20 or more years of service who leave under honorable conditions to retain their board-issued weapon and badge
- Increases the application fee for nonindigent adult offenders seeking to transfer supervision from Georgia to another state or territory from $25.00 to $100.00
Legislative Description
Firearms; authorize qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry handgun anywhere within this state
Last Action
Effective Date
5/3/2016
Full Bill Text
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