Georgia 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 3 — Offenses against public order; wearing mask, hood, or device; change certain provisions

Last action — House Prefiled

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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 change certain provisions relating to wearing a mask, hood, or device which conceals the identity of the wearer; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that photographs on certain government issued licenses, permits, and identification cards shall not allow concealment of any portion of the face of an individual; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. House Prefiled

Sponsors

  • Jason Spencer · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jason Spencer

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (246)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3 do?
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 change certain provisions relating to wearing a mask, hood, or device which conceals the identity of the wearer; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to state government, so as to provide that photographs on certain government issued licenses, permits, and identification cards shall not allow concealment of any portion of the face of an individual; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 3?
HB 3 is sponsored by Jason Spencer.
What is the current status of HB 3?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3?
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