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GA HB500
Bill
Status
Passed
5/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Silcox
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AI Summary
- Creates a new criminal offense of arson of a law enforcement vehicle, defined as knowingly damaging or causing another to damage a law enforcement vehicle by means of fire or explosive
- Liability extends to anyone who aids, abets, advises, encourages, hires, counsels, or procures another person to commit the offense
- Penalties include a fine of up to $100,000, imprisonment of 5 to 20 years, or both
- Adds arson of a law enforcement vehicle to the list of offenses subject to superior court bail procedures under Code Section 17-6-1
- Amends Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code Section 16-7-60.1
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; offense of arson of law enforcement vehicle; provide
Last Action
Effective Date 2024-07-01
5/2/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/2/2023
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/22/2023
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