HB 208 Georgia House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Special license plates; support state parks and historic sites; establish

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-2-86 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates promoting or supporting certain agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, so as to establish a specialty license plate supporting the state parks and historic sites division of the Department of Natural Resources; to establish a specialty license plate promoting conservation and enhancement of black bass populations; to provide for compliance with constitutional requirements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

LC 39 4657S/hcs → HB 208/AP* · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised to expand its scope from primarily adding specialty license plates to also include significant changes to veteran license plate benefits. The version now passed by both chambers adds provisions for two free license plates for totally disabled veterans and clarifies eligibility requirements, while also adding new specialty plates for various organizations and causes.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from primarily establishing specialty license plates to also include major revisions to veteran license plate provisions, adding new plates for Southern University Alumni, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and Alabama State University alumni.

ELIGIBILITY

Added provisions granting two free license plates to totally disabled veterans with specific eligibility requirements and proof of permanent disability through the Department of Veterans Affairs.

SCOPE

Added new specialty license plates honoring Southern University Alumni, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Alabama State University alumni.

DEFINITION

Clarified the definition of 'disabled veteran' to align with Code Section 48-5-48 and added provisions for surviving spouses and minor children to continue receiving free plates after the veteran's death.

REQUIREMENT

Added annual proof requirements for disabled veterans to maintain eligibility for free license plates and revalidation decals.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill status from committee substitute to as passed by both House and Senate, indicating legislative approval.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 27, 2025 · House Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

53–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 55

Mar 27, 2025

D Democratic22

22 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican33

31 Yea 2

93% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 13, 2025

Signed into law

Act 187

upper

May 13, 2025

Signed into law

House Date Signed by Governor

lower

Mar 31, 2025

Introduced

House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

upper

Mar 20, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Senate Read and Referred

upper

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

lower

Feb 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Committee

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

lower

Jan 30, 2025

Introduced

House Hopper

lower

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors