Georgia House, Senate advance bills that critics say could curb ability to protest
Mar 04, 2026
House Bill 1076, which imposes a $100,000 fine and a prison sentence of up to five years for anyone convicted of obstructing law enforcement with a motor vehicle, passed the House in a 97-64 vote, while Senate Bill 443, which raises penalties for protesters who block streets or highways, passed the
Senate in a 35-17 vote.
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