GA HB505

Redefines rioting as a felony offense involving a public disturbance of 10 or more persons engaged in tumultuous and violent conduct that causes grave danger to persons and property damage or theft exceeding $5,000, obstructs governmental functions, or intimidates government employees, punishable by 1 to 10 years imprisonment.

Creates criminal and civil immunity for motor vehicle operators who cause property damage, bodily harm, or death while fleeing a riot, provided they reasonably believed flight was necessary to protect themselves or their vehicle, and their actions did not show intentional, grossly negligent, reckless, or wanton disregard for life or property.

Establishes state-level criminal offenses for providing material support or resources for terrorism or to designated foreign terrorist organizations, punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $100,000, or both, with definitions and exemptions modeled after federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 2339A and 2339B).

Adds rioting to the list of offenses that are bailable only before a superior court judge, alongside other serious crimes such as human trafficking and violations of Georgia's criminal code Chapter 15.

Requires the Attorney General to create guidelines for law enforcement investigations under the material support of terrorism provisions to protect privacy rights, civil rights, and civil liberties.