Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties; provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to create an offense for fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Capitol Police Division, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, or Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for penalties based on the distance a person fled or otherwise attempted to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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