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GA HB161

Bill

Status

Passed

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clint Crowe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Georgia Bureau of Investigation's subpoena authority to obtain electronic communication records (excluding content) when investigating cyber-enabled crimes including computer fraud, obstruction of law enforcement, terroristic threats, harassing phone calls, and bomb threats

  • Establishes domestic terrorism as a standalone crime in Georgia Code Section 16-11-221, moving it from a definitions-only section

  • Penalties for domestic terrorism conviction: death or life imprisonment if death results; 15-35 years or life for kidnapping; 15-35 years for serious bodily harm; 5-35 years for disabling/destroying critical infrastructure, government facilities, or public transportation systems

  • Prohibits electronic service providers from notifying subscribers about subpoenas issued under this law, and prohibits public disclosure of subpoena issuance during pending investigations

  • Updates cross-references to the domestic terrorism statute throughout Georgia Code, including sections on RICO, sanctuary policies, and homeland security definitions

Legislative Description

Georgia Bureau of Investigation; authority to issue subpoenas of electronic communication records for purposes of investigating certain cyber enabled threats to life and property; provide

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2025
Judiciary - Non-Civil1/29/2025

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