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GA HB994

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Cheokas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Upgrades the offense of riot from a misdemeanor to a felony, punishable by imprisonment for 1 to 20 years

  • Defines riot as two or more persons committing an unlawful act of violence or any other act in a violent and tumultuous manner

  • Adds riot to the list of offenses with restricted bail conditions under Georgia Code Section 17-6-1, limiting when bail may be granted

  • Amends Georgia Code Sections 16-11-30 (riot) and 17-6-1 (bailable offenses)

Legislative Description

Crimes and offenses; riot; provide for a felony penalty

Last Action

House Second Readers

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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