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GA HB1076

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ginny Ehrhart

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new felony offense of "obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle" under Georgia Code Section 16-10-24.5

  • Offense occurs when a person knowingly uses a moving or stationary motor vehicle to obstruct, hinder, block, or interfere with any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer performing official duties

  • Punishment includes a fine of up to $100,000 and imprisonment of 1 to 5 years

  • "Motor vehicle" is defined by reference to existing Georgia Code Section 40-1-1

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; create felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026
Judiciary - Non-Civil1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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