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GA SB10

Bill

Status

Passed

5/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Emanuel Jones

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new misdemeanor offense for knowingly being present and actively facilitating an illegal drag race or laying drags exhibition, punishable by a fine of not less than $250.00; active facilitation includes using a vehicle to block roadways for the event.

  • Adds reckless stunt driving convictions to the list of disqualifying offenses that prevent applicants from obtaining a Class C or Class D driver's license for at least 12 consecutive months.

  • Increases fines for reckless stunt driving across all conviction levels: first offense minimum raised from $300 to $500 (max from $750 to $1,000), second offense from $600–$1,000 to $750–$1,500, third offense minimum raised from $1,000 to $2,500, and fourth or subsequent offense from $1,000–$5,000 to $5,000–$7,500.

  • Requires that for a fourth or subsequent reckless stunt driving conviction resulting in injury or property damage over $1,000, the first 12 months of the prison sentence (1–5 years) cannot be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld.

  • Expands motor vehicle forfeiture to apply when a person previously convicted of reckless stunt driving is arrested and charged again, replacing the prior requirement of being declared a habitual violator with three prior violations; eliminates the court's general authority to probate, suspend, or stay sentences for reckless stunt driving.

Legislative Description

Offenses Against Public Order And Motor Vehicles and Traffic; knowingly attending and facilitating an illegal drag race or a laying drags exhibition; punishment; provide

Last Action

Act 513

5/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil2/27/2024
Public Safety1/24/2023

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