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HB 0335 - Law enforcement agencies; authorize the engagement of vehicular pursuits; provide standard

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Keisha Waites
Last Action: 2/17/2017 - House Withdrawn Bill/Res Consideration
House Committee: Public Safety and Homeland Security
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

HB 335 amends chapter 1 of Title 35 of the OCGA by adding that no county or local law enforcement agency within a county that has a population of 100,000 or more may engage in vehicular pursuit unless Code 40-6-6 is met, probable cause exists that the individual has committed or is committing murder,  aggravated battery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, armed robbery, rape, or any other offense that creates an immediate threat of danger of bodily injury.

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