Georgia House Bill 1161
Session 2025_26
Motor vehicles; proper operation upon approach by an authorized emergency vehicle or by a law enforcement vehicle for purposes of a traffic stop; provide
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Passed House on Feb 19, 2026
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First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 20, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1161
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
checkPassed on February 19, 2026
Motion Text
House Vote #534 - 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for proper operation of a motor vehicle upon approach by an authorized emergency vehicle or by a law enforcement vehicle for purposes of a traffic stop; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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02/20/2026
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02/19/2026
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02/19/2026
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02/12/2026
House
House Committee Favorably Reported
02/04/2026
House
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02/03/2026
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House First Readers
02/02/2026
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Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 3, 2026 7:22:05 AM
Record Updated
Feb 28, 2026 8:24:45 AM