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GA HB1412
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lauren McDonald
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AI Summary
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70 percent of traffic fines (after costs) from citations issued by Georgia State Patrol's Uniform Division must be remitted to the state general fund rather than county or municipal treasuries
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Traffic fines from the State Patrol's motorcycle enforcement unit on urban interstate systems remain exempt and continue going to the Department of Public Safety for motorcycle program maintenance
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Court clerks must submit annual reports by January 31 detailing revenue generated from State Patrol traffic citations to the commissioner of public safety, state revenue commissioner, and relevant county or municipal officials
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Probate and municipal court judges must pay fine remainders to the appropriate treasury (county, municipal, state, or Department of Public Safety) by the 15th of each month with itemized case lists
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Amends O.C.G.A. Code Sections 15-21-2 and 40-13-26 governing fines and forfeitures disposition and traffic offense prosecution procedures
Legislative Description
Courts; payment of certain money arising from traffic fines generated by members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/25/2026