Plain English Breakdown
The bill has passed both chambers, but the effective date is unknown based on the provided metadata.
HB1076: New Felony for Obstructing Police with a Vehicle
This bill creates a new felony crime in Georgia for people who use a motor vehicle to obstruct law enforcement officers.
What This Bill Does
- Creates the felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle.
- Amends Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding crimes against public administration.
- Provides for punishment related to this new crime.
- Provides definitions needed for the new offense.
- Repeals laws that conflict with these changes.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who use a motor vehicle to obstruct law enforcement officers in Georgia.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official source does not list the specific prison sentences or fine amounts for this new crime.
- The exact definition of how a vehicle must be used to count as obstruction is mentioned but not detailed in the provided text.
- The effective date when this law starts is listed as blank in the source material.