Crimes and offenses; riot; repeal misdemeanor penalty and provide for a felony penalty
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-11-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to riot, so as to repeal the misdemeanor penalty and provide for a felony penalty; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when offenses bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to include the offense of riot; 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 17, 2026
Last action Mar 6, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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