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GA HB1412

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren McDonald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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