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GA HB906

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2022

Primary Sponsor

Randy Nix

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 40-7-6 to authorize civil forfeiture of off-road vehicles when the operator is arrested, charged with, and convicted of aggressive driving (Code Section 40-6-397) or fleeing/attempting to elude police (Code Section 40-6-395)
  • Declares off-road vehicles used in such offenses to be contraband, subject to forfeiture under the procedures established in Chapter 16 of Title 9 (Georgia's civil forfeiture statutes)
  • Requires civil forfeiture proceedings, including reporting requirements under Code Section 9-16-7, to be stayed during the pendency of criminal proceedings unless the vehicle's owner or interest holder waives the stay
  • Preserves existing law that general violations of the off-road vehicle chapter are not criminal acts but carry a minimum civil penalty of $25.00, while carving out the new forfeiture provision as an exception

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; civil forfeiture of any off-road vehicle operated while driving recklessly or fleeing police; authorize

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil1/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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