Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HB1512: Crimes and offenses; enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; provide
Status: In committee, March 9, 2026
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 provide for enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; to provide for the offense of obstruction if an individual throws an object at certain persons or at a vehicle occupied by such persons; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; to provide for the offense of obstruction if an individual throws an object at certain persons or at a vehicle occupied by such persons; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; to provide for the offense of obstruction if an individual throws an object at certain persons or at a vehicle occupied by such persons; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, is amended by revising Code Section 16-5-19, relating to definitions regarding assault and battery, as follows: "16-5-19. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Code enforcement officer' means any person contracted with or employed by a county or municipality who has enforcement authority for health, safety, or welfare H. B. 1512 LC 63 0131 requirements and is authorized to issue citations or file formal complaints regarding the same. (2) 'Correctional officer' means any person who is authorized to exercise the power of arrest and who is employed or appointed by the Department of Corrections or the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. (2)(3) 'Emergency health worker' means hospital emergency department personnel …
Sponsors
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, 111) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HB1512?
- HB1512 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Crimes and offenses; enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; provide.
- What does HB1512 do?
- In its own words: To amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; to provide for the offense of obstruction if an individual throws an object at certain persons or at a vehicle occupied by such persons; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB1512?
- In committee as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1512?
- Reynaldo Martinez (R, 111).
- Where is the official record for HB1512?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73915
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