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GA HB500

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Silcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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