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
Became Law
Signed by Governor on May 12, 2026
Sponsors
First Action
Feb 2, 2026
Latest Action
May 12, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1161
State
Georgia
Session
2025_26
Motion Text
House Vote #864 - 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.
Floor Amendment AM 39 0561
SCSFA to HB 1161
Sen Ctee Sub LC 63 0158S
Sen Floor Amend 3 AM 63 0027
Sen Floor Amend 2 AM 63 0038
Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 47 0204
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05/12/2026
Senate
Act 640
05/12/2026
House
House Date Signed by Governor
04/10/2026
House
House Sent to Governor
04/02/2026
Senate
Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
04/02/2026
House
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
03/31/2026
Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
03/31/2026
Senate
Senate Third Read
03/20/2026
Senate
Senate Read Second Time
03/19/2026
Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
02/20/2026
Senate
Senate Read and Referred
02/19/2026
House
House Passed/Adopted
02/19/2026
House
House Third Readers
02/12/2026
House
House Committee Favorably Reported
02/04/2026
House
House Second Readers
02/03/2026
House
House First Readers
02/02/2026
House
House Hopper
Sources
GA Legislature
Record Created
Feb 3, 2026 7:22:05 AM
Record Updated
May 14, 2026 4:04:03 PM