Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1512: Crimes and offenses; enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1512 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Crimes and offenses; enhanced penalties when certain offenses are committed against public safety officers or code enforcement officers; provide. Primary sponsor: Rey Martinez (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): House Second Readers.
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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 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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rey Martinez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
“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 Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper