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GA HB384
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Devan Seabaugh
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AI Summary
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Establishes a uniform oath for all peace officers taking office on or after July 1, 2025, requiring them to swear to uphold Georgia laws and ordinances "faithfully, fairly, and without malice or partiality" and to support the U.S. and Georgia Constitutions
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Limits criminal prosecution of public officers for oath violations to only those predicated on commission of a felony or misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature
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Restricts peace officers' oath violation prosecutions to only the specific oaths prescribed in Code Sections 15-16-4 and 45-3-7
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Allows agencies to administer additional oaths beyond the statutory language, but declares any such additional language "aspirational only and of no legal effect" in civil or criminal proceedings
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Retains the existing penalty of 1-5 years imprisonment for willful and intentional oath violations by public officers
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; uniform oaths to be sworn by all peace officers; provide
Last Action
Senate Recommitted
1/12/2026