Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

introduced · Georgia · House Feb 17, 2026

HB 1288: Law enforcement officers and agencies; require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of DNA samples and time and procedure for withdrawal of blood samples, so as to require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires consent/court order for blood withdrawal in DNA testing, protecting civil rights during incarceration/release procedures per criminal justice reform indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement

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introduced · Georgia · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 1053: Law enforcement officers and agencies; local law enforcement involvement with immigration and cooperation with federal authorities; repeal provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to repeal provisions relating to local law enforcement involvement with immigration and cooperation with federal authorities; to amend Title 17 of the O.C.G.A., relating to criminal procedure, so as to repeal provisions relating to the verification of immigration status; to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to repeal provisions relating to immigration sanctuary policies; to amend Title 42 of the O.C.G.A., relating to penal institutions, so as to repeal provisions relating to reports regarding foreign-born inmates in custody, compliance with immigration detainer notices, and reporting requirements; to amend Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public officers and employees; to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to make confirming changes; laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals mandatory immigration cooperation requirements, reducing law enforcement overreach and protecting civil rights in criminal justice context85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRepeals laws requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, limiting state-level enforcement cooperation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Driver Licenses & IDs Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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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passed · Georgia · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1076: Crimes and offenses; create felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to create the felony offense of obstruction of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle; to provide for punishment; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates felony offense for vehicle obstruction of officers, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics 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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