Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 160: Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 160 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Reckless Stunt Driving; a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving; replace the forfeiture penalty. Primary sponsor: Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Randy Robertson (Republican), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Rick Williams (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democratic), John F. Kennedy, Russ Goodman (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sam Watson (Republican), Jason Esteves. Most recent recorded action (July 1, 2028): Effective Date.
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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 Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to replace the forfeiture penalty of a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving with authority to order the installation of a device which limits the speed of such vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures and conditions upon issuance of such orders; to provide for notification to the Department of Revenue; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Brian Strickland | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 418
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
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