GeorgiaOffenses Against Public Order; the punishment for the offense of obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages; increase
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 11Act 512Major
- May 11Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Mar 23House Passed/AdoptedPassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #752 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded House Vote #752 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 23House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 19House Committee Favorably ReportedMinor
- Mar 6House Second ReadersMinor
- Mar 4House First ReadersMinor
- Mar 3Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #606 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #605 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #606 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #605 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 3Senate Third ReadMinor
- Feb 24Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 20Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 2Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Jan 29Senate HopperIntroduced