Georgia House, Senate advance bills that critics say could curb ability to protest

By: Maya Homan

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 587

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A bill creating a new felony charge of obstructing a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle cleared the House in a contentious vote Tuesday evening. A separate bill raising the penalties against protesters who block streets or highways passed the Senate hours earlier largely along party lines.

House Bill 1076, sponsored by Powder Springs Republican Rep. Ginny Ehrhart, imposes a $100,000 fine and a prison sentence of up to five years for anyone …

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