GA HB1322

Elevates the offense of riot from a misdemeanor to a felony in Georgia, with a penalty of 1 to 20 years imprisonment upon conviction

Defines riot as two or more persons committing an unlawful act of violence or any other act in a violent and tumultuous manner

Adds riot to the list of offenses in Code Section 17-6-1 that have specific bail restrictions, placing it alongside trafficking and street gang violations

Amends Code Sections 16-11-30 (riot) and 17-6-1 (bail procedures) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated