GA HB1011

Requires all Georgia law enforcement agencies to adopt written vehicular pursuit policies by January 1, 2026, that prohibit initiating pursuits in residential areas (speed limit 25 mph or less) unless there is immediate risk to public safety and probable cause for a serious violent felony

Mandates termination of pursuits entering residential areas when the risk to public safety outweighs the benefit, the suspect can be apprehended through less dangerous means, or there is increased pedestrian/motorist injury risk

Establishes pursuit review committees at each law enforcement agency to evaluate pursuits for policy compliance, review body camera and vehicle recordings, and recommend corrective actions including discipline

Requires annual public reporting on total pursuits in residential areas, outcomes including injuries, fatalities, and property damage, demographic information of individuals involved, and any resulting disciplinary actions or policy changes

Mandates annual officer training beginning in 2027 on high-risk vehicle operation, de-escalation techniques, pursuit alternatives (stop sticks, roadblocks), and peer intervention when officers violate policy