SB443

Offenses Against Public Order; the punishment for the offense of obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages; increase

Final Passage·4/10/26

Georgia SB443 increases penalties for obstructing public passages and allows for civil liability.

Georgia SB443 amends the state's Code to increase the punishment for obstructing highways, streets, sidewalks, or other public passages. The bill classifies the offense as a high and aggravated misdemeanor, with enhanced penalties if it results in bodily injury or property destruction. It also allows for civil liability for damages caused by the obstruction. The law repeals any conflicting provisions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 96–69 · Apr 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
18
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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69 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

House Judiciary Non-civil

Mar 11

9:30 AM

House Judiciary Non-civil

History

Apr 10

Senate

Senate Sent to Governor

Mar 23

House

House Third Readers

Mar 23

House

House Passed/Adopted