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40 bills for “Crimes”.
National Crime Victim's Rights Week; recognize April 19-25, 2026; the victim advocates of the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes April 19-25, 2026 as National Crime Victim's Rights Week and commends victim advocates at the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office for their work supporting crime victims.
… Senator Rhett of the 33rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing April 19–25, 2026, as National Crime Victim's Rights Week and commending the victim advocates of the Cobb County …
Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board; correct a scrivener's error in a cross-reference
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill fixes a typo in state law that pointed to the wrong code section governing grants reviewed by the Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board.
… Code Section 35-6A-17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Georgia Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Advisory Board, membership, and termination, is amended by revising …
Crimes and Offenses; the Attorney General concurrent jurisdiction with district attorneys to conduct criminal prosecutions of violent crimes, illegal immigration offenses, and fentanyl offenses; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would let the Attorney General step in ahead of other appointees when a district attorney is disqualified from a case, and would let district attorneys ask for the Attorney General's help prosecuting murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and other serious crimes.
… Chapter 1 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section …
Crimes and offenses; illegal aliens; penalties for state and local officials and employees for noncompliance; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would make it a crime for state and local officials or employees to knowingly violate laws against harboring illegal aliens, and would remove a current exception protecting employees who help crime victims or witnesses.
House Bill 319 By: Representatives Clark of the 100th, Gaines of the 120th, Sainz of the 180th, Jasperse of the 11th, Petrea of the 166th, and others A …
Civil practice; tolling of limitations; provide for surviving relatives in wrongful death actions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would extend a legal pause on the filing deadline for wrongful death lawsuits, allowing surviving relatives of crime victims to wait until a related criminal case is resolved before their filing clock resumes.
… The running of the period of limitations with respect to any cause of action in tort that may be brought by the victim of an alleged crime <ins …
Crimes and offenses; crimes of gift card theft, gift card forgery, and gift card fraud; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill creates new crimes for gift card theft, forgery, and fraud, covering both physical and digital gift cards, with penalties of up to ten years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
… Annotated, relating to fraud and related offenses, so as to provide for the crimes of gift card theft, gift card forgery, and gift card fraud; to provide for …
Offenses Against Public Order; crime of interference with a first responder; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would create a new crime for approaching or interfering with first responders after a warning, and would add step-grandparents and step-grandchildren to the state's incest law.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to include step …
Crimes and offenses; immunity for a prospective offender while seeking assistance from law enforcement as a victim of certain offenses; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House Judiciary substitute to HB 464 would shield victims of serious violent crimes, like rape or kidnapping, from arrest or prosecution when the only evidence against them came from seeking police help.
… way an accomplice to the crime such person is reporting to law enforcement. (c) Any person who is a victim of a crime as provided for in paragraphs …
Crimes and offenses; incest; include step-grandparent and step-grandchild relationship
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would expand the state's incest law to cover sexual relations between a step-grandparent and step-grandchild, adding that relationship to the list of family ties already covered.
House Bill 57 By: Representatives Cameron of the 1st, Jones of the 47th, Camp of the 135th, Mathiak of the 82nd, Hagan of the 156th, and others A …
Criminal procedure; offenses involving a victim under 16 years of age; include offense of aggravated sexual battery
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1282 would add aggravated sexual battery to the list of sex crimes against child victims that get an extended or unlimited window for prosecution under Georgia law.
… Such law enforcement agency or other governmental agency shall promptly report such allegation to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. (b) For crimes committed on and after July 1, 2012 …
Gray, Ms. Shennill; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution honors Ms. Shennill Gray, a longtime supervisor with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, on her retirement after three decades of service.
… Gray has been a steady, caring presence within the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, which is housed under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC); and WHEREAS, during her …
Macon Violence Prevention Program; impactful efforts in reducing violent crime in Macon-Bibb County and commending its community-wide collaboration and innovative approach to violence prevention; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Macon Violence Prevention Program for helping reduce violent crime in Macon-Bibb County through law enforcement, public health, and community partnerships.
… Recognizing the Macon Violence Prevention Program for it impactful efforts in reducing violent crime in Macon-Bibb County and commending its community-wide collaboration and innovative approach to …
Gray, Ms. Shennill; retirement; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Ms. Shennill Gray for three decades of service with the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program upon her retirement.
… Gray has been a steady, caring presence within the Georgia Crime Victims Compensation Program, which is housed under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC); and WHEREAS, during her …
Crimes and offenses; establish offense of failure to adequately secure a loaded or unloaded firearm
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would make it a crime for a firearm owner to leave a gun stored so carelessly that a minor or someone using it in a crime or violent act could get hold of it, punishable by at least a $500 fine.
… 2) Any individual, regardless of age, and used during the commission of a crime or during an act which results in the injury or death of such individual …
Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment; propose - CA
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution would ask voters to amend the state Constitution to remove language that allows involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime or for contempt of court.
… There shall be no involuntary servitude within the State of Georgia <del>except as a punishment for crime after legal conviction thereof or for contempt of court." </del …
Henry County Office of the Solicitor-General; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Henry County Office of the Solicitor-General for its work prosecuting misdemeanor crimes and assisting crime victims.
… WHEREAS, the Henry County Office of the Solicitor-General is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes on behalf of the State of Georgia and the citizens of Henry County …
Crimes and offenses; online menacing of a peace officer; provide for offense
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would create a new felony for posting a peace officer's personal information online along with a threat of violence, punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $25,000 fine.
… Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows: <ins>"16 …
Crimes and offenses; criminal trespass; include religious worship and observance or acknowledging the death of an individual
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would expand the state's criminal trespass law so that intentionally disrupting religious services or gatherings honoring a deceased person becomes a crime when done in a threatening way.
House Bill 363 By: Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Reeves of the 99th, Kelley of the 16th, Crowe of the 118th, and Panitch of the 51st A BILL …
Crimes; offense of disruption of a worship service; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would create a new crime called disruption of a worship service, making it illegal to intentionally interrupt or block access to a church during a scheduled religious service.
… Worship service' means the assemblage for religious worship. (b) An individual commits the crime of disruption of a worship service when, during a scheduled worship service, the individual …
State-Wide Grand Juries; jurisdiction, powers, and duties; provide -CA
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution would ask voters to amend the state Constitution to create state-wide grand juries with power to investigate and indict election-related crimes committed anywhere in Georgia.
… The jurisdiction of a state-wide grand jury shall extend throughout the state, and it may investigate and return indictments for crimes committed anywhere within the state. The …
Motor vehicles; transportation referral service providers and ride share network services; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require ride share companies and transportation referral services like taxi dispatchers to warn drivers about high-crime pickup areas, protect drivers' and passengers' personal data, and offer a way for drivers to file complaints.
… violent </ins> <ins>crime rate greater than the current national average based upon statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program; (12) Ensure …
Crimes and offenses; riot; provide for a felony penalty
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would make riot a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, up from a misdemeanor, and add it to the list of offenses subject to Georgia's special bail procedures.
House Bill 994 By: Representatives Cheokas of the 151st, Dunahoo of the 31st, Cannon of the 172nd, McDonald III of the 26th, Lumsden of the 12th, and others …
Crimes and offenses; offense of possession of a controlled substance in the presence of a child; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1303 would make it a separate crime in Georgia to possess certain illegal drugs while a child under 14 is present, adding a new charge on top of existing drug possession laws.
House Bill 1303 (COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE) By: Representatives Kelley of the 16th, Smith of the 18th, Lumsden of the 12th, Fincher of the 23rd, and Panitch of the 51st …
General Assembly; preserve access to safety and justice for all survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking; encourage
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution urges the General Assembly to adopt language protecting immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking so they can safely report crimes to police.
… born with at least one immigrant parent; and WHEREAS, immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes often face significant barriers to safety, including …
Uwigabye, Prisca; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes Prisca Uwigabye, an Atlanta-based advocate for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking, and reaffirms support for survivors reporting crimes safely, including during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
… Uwigabye, like all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other crimes, shows strength and resilience in overcoming significant barriers to safety, including escalating violence, and …
"Pro People, Pro Business Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 223 would make it harder for people hurt by crime on someone else's property in Georgia to sue the property owner, unless they can show the crime was foreseeable and the owner failed to take reasonable safety precautions.
… committing a crime against the premises or approaches or against a person on the premises or approaches and is not a victim of a crime under Code Section …
Mathis, Chief Stone; Columbus Police Department; named the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates Chief Stone Mathis and the Columbus Police Department for winning the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates' Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year award.
… including a more than 30 percent drop in Part I crimes, a 29 percent drop in violent crimes, and a case clearence rate that exceeds national average reflects …
Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit for its work supporting victims of felony crime, timed to coincide with Stand With Survivors Day at the state capitol.
… WHEREAS, the Henry County District Attorney's Victim Services Unit is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive support to victims of felony crime; and WHEREAS, the unit consists …
Crimes; persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of family violence from receiving, possessing, or transporting a firearm; prohibit
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would bar people convicted of misdemeanor family violence crimes or subject to family violence protective orders from possessing firearms, and require courts to order surrender of any guns they already have.
… Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended in Code Section 16-5-20, relating to simple assault, by revising …
Crimes and offenses; court order to locate an alleged victim of child or elder abuse; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let superior courts order the location of a parent, guardian, or caretaker when a child or an elder or disabled adult under investigation for abuse is moved to an unknown address.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes against the person, so …
Crimes and Offenses; definition of law enforcement officer; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 99 adds a formal definition of "law enforcement officer" to Georgia's criminal code, covering peace officers, out-of-state and federal officers assisting Georgia agencies, and untrained new chiefs of police.
… Code Section 16-1-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions relative to crimes and offenses, is amended by adding a new paragraph to …
Brown, Captain Matthew T.; retirement; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Captain Matthew T. Brown of the Cobb County Police Department for more than 30 years of service upon his retirement.
… part of vital departments such as the Crimes Against Persons Unit, Crimes Against Children Unit, Special Victims Unit, and Major Crimes Unit; and WHEREAS, he has further dedicated …
Crimes and offenses; sexual exploitation of children; expand limitations to include Division of Family and Children Services
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would add staff of the Division of Family and Children Services to the list of people exempt from the state's child sexual exploitation material law when acting in their official duties.
House Bill 435 By: Representatives Ballinger of the 23rd, Camp of the 135th, Rice of the 139th, O’Steen of the 169th, Mathiak of the 82nd, and others …
Crimes and offenses; protective orders or consent agreements for victims against persons who have committed acts of sexual assault; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let victims of sexual assault seek civil protective orders or consent agreements against their attackers, similar to existing family violence protective orders, with violations punishable as a misdemeanor.
… If the court issues an ex parte order, a copy of the order </ins> <ins>shall be immediately furnished to the petitioner and to the National Crime Information …
Crimes and offenses; uniform oaths to be sworn by all peace officers; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 384 would set a single standard oath for Georgia peace officers and narrow the crime of violating an officer's oath so it only applies to sworn oath language, not aspirational statements.
… to limit the legal effect of any such aspirational language; to limit the crime of violation of oath of a public officer to codified oaths; to limit the …
Crimes and offenses; certain legal action protections for healthcare professionals administering medical treatment to pregnant women; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1313 would bar Georgia law enforcement from arresting people for performing or helping with an abortion or related medical treatment allowed under existing law, and would shield people from legal penalties over pregnancy outcomes like miscarriage or stillbirth.
… Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising subsection (b) of and adding a new subsection to Code …
Crimes and offenses; disorderly or disruptive conduct at any funeral or memorial service; include religious worship and observance
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House Judiciary Committee substitute for HB 242 would extend Georgia's law against disrupting funerals to also cover religious worship services, making it illegal to intentionally disturb either.
The House Committee on Judiciary, Non-Civil offers the following substitute to HB 242: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 16-11-34 …
Crimes; offense of unlawful possession of parts of a machine gun; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would make it a crime to possess parts that could be used to build or convert a gun into a machine gun, punishable by one to five years in prison, with an exemption for federally licensed manufacturers.
House Bill 1127 By: Representatives Crawford of the 89th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Oliver of the 84th, Holcomb of the 101st, Willis of the 55th, and others A …
Domestic relations; creation of a registry of recidivist domestic violence offenders; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1207 would create a public registry of repeat domestic violence offenders in Georgia, maintained by the Georgia Crime Information Center and searchable on the GBI's website, starting with convictions in 2027.
… As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Convicted' or 'conviction' means any final judgment of conviction entered upon a verdict or finding of guilty of a crime …
Ride Share Network Services; additional requirements upon transportation referral service providers and ride share network services relative to driver safety; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would require ride share companies and transportation referral services like limo and shuttle dispatchers to warn drivers about high crime areas, protect personal data, and offer a grievance process for drivers.
… violent </ins> <ins>crime rate greater than the current national average based upon statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program; (12) Ensure …