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GA HB1390

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Inga Willis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Motor vehicles used in reckless stunt driving offenses are declared contraband and subject to forfeiture upon conviction, removing the previous requirement of a prior conviction before forfeiture could apply

  • Forfeiture proceedings must follow procedures established in Chapter 16 of Title 9 of the Georgia Code

  • Courts may transfer vehicle title to another family member instead of forfeiture if the vehicle is the family's only vehicle and financial hardship to the family outweighs the benefit to the state

  • Family member receiving a transferred vehicle must be a licensed driver who needs the vehicle for employment or family transportation, and the transfer remains subject to any existing liens

  • The hardship exception allowing title transfer to a family member may only be granted once per family

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; declare vehicles used in the commission of reckless stunt driving offenses contraband and authorize forfeiture

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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