Plain English Breakdown
The bill has passed both chambers but lacks an effective date in the provided metadata, meaning it is unclear if it is currently active law.
De-escalation Right To Know Law
This bill requires law enforcement officers to tell a driver the reason for a traffic stop if asked, but only after the driver shows their license.
What This Bill Does
- Requires an officer making a traffic stop to state the purpose of the stop upon request by the operator.
- Sets this requirement to happen only after the operator displays their driver's license.
- Amends Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding motor vehicles.
Who It Names or Affects
- Law enforcement officers conducting traffic stops in Georgia.
- Drivers or operators stopped by law enforcement for vehicle-related issues.
Limits and Unknowns
- The effective date is not listed, so it is unknown when this law officially begins enforcement.
- The text does not specify what penalty an officer faces if they fail to provide the reason for the stop.