Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1265: Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties; provisions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1265 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Traffic offenses; fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties; provisions. Primary sponsor: Lauren McDonald (Republican), Tyler Smith (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Bill Hitchens (Republican), Trey Kelley (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to create an offense for fleeing or attempting to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Capitol Police Division, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, or Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for penalties based on the distance a person fled or otherwise attempted to elude a pursuing vehicle or law enforcement officer performing duties on behalf of the Department of Public Safety; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren McDonald | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper