Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 368: De-escalation Right To Know Law; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 368 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: De-escalation Right To Know Law; enact. Primary sponsor: Dexter Sharper, Bill Hitchens (Republican), Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Yasmin Neal (Democratic), Terry Cummings (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): 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 Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to identification and regulation of motor vehicles, so as to require a law enforcement officer making a traffic stop to provide the operator with the purpose of the stop upon request after such operator displays his or her driver's license; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Sharper | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Hitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 161 |
| Eddie Lumsden | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Yasmin Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Terry Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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