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GA HB1216
Bill
Status
Passed
4/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lauren McDonald
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AI Summary
- Increases minimum fines for fleeing or eluding police: first offense from $500 to $1,000, second offense from $1,000 to $2,500, and third offense from $2,500 to $4,000, all within a ten-year period
- Increases mandatory minimum jail time: first offense from 10 to 30 days, second offense from 30 to 90 days, and third offense from 90 to 180 days
- Creates a new fourth-or-subsequent conviction tier classified as a felony, punishable by a fine of $5,000–$10,000 and imprisonment of 1–10 years; first through third offenses remain high and aggravated misdemeanors
- Elevates fleeing or eluding to a felony when accompanied by aggravating circumstances—such as exceeding the speed limit by 20+ mph, striking another vehicle or pedestrian, causing an accident, endangering the public, committing certain traffic violations (e.g., DUI), or leaving the state—with penalties of $5,000–$10,000 and 12 months to 10 years imprisonment, with no suspension, probation, or merger allowed
- Adds the use of a blue light to the existing prohibition on impersonating a law enforcement officer using vehicles or motorcycles; effective July 1, 2022, for offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
Traffic offenses; enhanced penalties for violations of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; provide
Last Action
Effective Date 2022-07-01
4/25/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/4/2022
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/7/2022
Full Bill Text
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