Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 1051: Lanier Johnson-Hunt Student Protection Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require collaborative written agreements for local school systems that assign or employ law enforcement officers in schools; to prohibit law enforcement officers from engaging in school disciplinary matters unless such matter involves criminal conduct or an immediate threat to the safety of a person or the school; to require local boards of education for such local school systems to establish policies for student complaints against law enforcement officers; to provide dates of implementation; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts police involvement in non-criminal school discipline, reducing criminalization of student behavior - aligns with reform goals to limit over-policing in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1060: Georgia Public Safety Transparency and Citizen Protection Act of 2026; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to crimes and offenses, so as to limit the lawful authority of law enforcement officers in certain situations; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to restrict the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers; to provide for a definition; to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings during routine operations; to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require law enforcement to comply with Code Section 35-1-25 when signaling for a vehicle to stop; to provide for a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts deadly force use and limits law enforcement authority, enhancing accountability and transparency per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 6, 2026

HB 967: Criminal Justice Coordinating Council; provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant features; establish grant program

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to establish a grant program to provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant features; to provide a definition; to establish criteria and procedures for such grants; to require reporting from grant recipients; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds bullet-resistant vehicle upgrades for law enforcement, enhancing officer safety and operational capability within criminal justice system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · Georgia · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1080: Georgia Public Safety Support Fund Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6A of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, so as to create the Georgia Public Safety Support Fund to provide support to certain law enforcement agencies and courts; to provide for purposes and authority of the fund; to provide for sources of funding; to create a board of trustees; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state fund for public safety agencies and courts, explicitly allocating budget resources to support law enforcement and court services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates Georgia Public Safety Support Fund to provide financial support to law enforcement agencies and courts, directly aligning with funding and strengthening criminal justice infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1011: Daren Lewis Saving Lives Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to require the adoption of written policies for conducting vehicular pursuits by law enforcement officers in residential areas; to require the establishment of pursuit review committees; to provide for duties and authority of such committees; to provide for annual reporting; to provide for training; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires accountability measures for police vehicular pursuits in residential areas, reducing civilian risk and promoting officer safety protocols95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 1043: Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to kidnapping, false imprisonment and related offenses, so as to create a unified, trauma informed state-wide system regarding youth trafficking; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to establish a state-wide care coordination office; to provide for training in hospitals, schools, the Division of Family and Children Services, law enforcement, and local governments; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates trauma-informed care coordination for youth trafficking victims, promoting victim-centered reform in criminal justice practices95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 915: Law enforcement officers and agencies; authorize county and municipal law enforcement agencies to employ civilian personnel to assist in certain investigations

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to authorize county and municipal law enforcement agencies to employ civilian personnel to assist in certain investigations; to provide for a definition; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for the establishment of a training program for civilian community responders by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to authorize civilian community responders to assist in directing and regulating the flow of traffic; to provide that civilian community responders utilize uniform motor vehicle accident reports and reporting procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes civilian staff in investigations, enabling more flexible law enforcement operations without restricting oversight. Supports system efficiency within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 12, 2026

HB 920: Hate-Free Heroes Act; enact

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to prohibit individuals who have been members of hate groups from serving in law enforcement and the organized militia under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for enforcement and screening; to provide for appeals; to provide for public reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits hate group members from law enforcement, enhancing police accountability and civil rights protection in criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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died · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 138: Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; establish basic and in-service training courses on de-escalation techniques and methods

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-8-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, so as establish basic and in-service training courses on de-escalation techniques and methods; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates de-escalation training for peace officers, directly advancing police accountability and reform efforts to reduce use-of-force incidents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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died · Georgia · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 464: Crimes and offenses; immunity for a prospective offender while seeking assistance from law enforcement as a victim of certain offenses; provide

A BILL To be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to justification and excuse relative to defenses to criminal prosecutions, so as to provide for immunity for a prospective offender while seeking assistance from law enforcement as a victim of certain offenses; to provide for limitations regarding prosecution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides immunity for victims seeking law enforcement help, removing barriers to reporting and promoting victim access to justice systems, aligning with reform goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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