Offenses Against Public Order; the punishment for the offense of obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages; increase
It became law on May 11.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- +13
- Latest action
- Jul 1
Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Done)
Law (Done)
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to increase the punishment for the offense of obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages; to provide for enhanced punishment in certain instances; to authorize civil liability for damages; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it goes next
Law in Georgia. Agencies now write the rules that carry it out, and courts can stay or strike it.
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Who is involved
- Billy HickmanLead sponsor
- Brian StricklandLead sponsor
- Carden SummersLead sponsor
- Clint DixonLead sponsor
- Drew EcholsLead sponsor
- Frank GinnLead sponsor
Sponsors
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