HB 21

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to revise the offense of unlawful conduct during 9-1-1 call to include bias motivations in calling or otherwise contacting 9-1-1; to provide for a criminal penalty; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide for a cause of action against persons who knowingly cause a peace officer to arrive at a location, owing to false reporting or bias purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.