HB 1196·GA·house
Crimes; offense of criminal trespass involving a wild animal; provide
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 4, 2026
Sponsor: Tyler Paul Smith
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Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended
Mar 16, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a crime to trespass on land while possessing or handling a wild animal. It targets anyone who unlawfully enters property with such an animal, protecting landowners and wildlife. An amendment adds the word “not” to narrow the scope of what is included in the offense.
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