Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 32: Obstruction of Public Administration; convicted of doing violence in the obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officers; provide for a mandatory minimum sentence
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 32 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Obstruction of Public Administration; convicted of doing violence in the obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officers; provide for a mandatory minimum sentence. Primary sponsor: Rick Williams (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Steve Gooch (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to obstruction of public administration and related offenses, so as to provide for a mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted of doing violence in the obstruction or hindering of law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper