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GA HB1054
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Yasmin Neal
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AI Summary
- Changes signing a traffic citation from mandatory ("shall") to optional ("may"), making it a voluntary acknowledgment of receipt and obligation to appear for trial
- Removes the requirement that a person who refuses to sign a citation must post a cash bond, replacing it with an obligation to appear for trial
- Requires officers to write "Refusal to Sign" on the citation and still provide the citation to the person if they decline to sign
- Refusal to sign constitutes reasonable cause to believe the person will not appear at trial, allowing the officer to bring the person before a judicial officer or traffic violations bureau to post bond
- Amends O.C.G.A. § 40-13-2.1 and requires officers to advise that signing is not an admission of guilt and that refusal to sign will result in a required court appearance
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; issuance of refusal to sign citation; provide
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/14/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/22/2024
Motor Vehicles1/29/2024
Full Bill Text
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