HB 1013

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide a short title; to define a certain term; to provide that no public officer shall be authorized to prevent any citizen from recording in a public place or at a public meeting; to provide that a public officer may only confiscate photographic or video devices at the time of arrest if such devices are intentionally used to cause physical harm; to provide for a civil cause of action and damages; to provide for a criminal penalty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.