HB1322Introduced in the House
Crimes and offenses; riot; repeal misdemeanor penalty and provide for a felony penalty
Introduced by Mike Cheokas, District 151
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
House Committee Favorably Reported
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
House Hopper
House First Readers
House Second Readers
House Committee Favorably Reported
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