Motor Vehicles and Traffic; submission of proof of completion of certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; require
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to require submission of proof of completion of certified DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs by certain applicants to obtain limited driving permits; to require completion of a DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Program for acceptance of a reduced plea for a charge of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Mar 6, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Senate Read and Referred
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Cowsert
RRepublican
P
Bo Hatchett
RRepublican
P
Chuck Hufstetler
RRepublican
P
Chuck Payne
RRepublican
P
Clint Dixon
RRepublican
P
Drew Echols
RRepublican
P
Jason Anavitarte
RRepublican
P
Larry Walker
RRepublican
P
Matt Brass
RRepublican
P
Randy Robertson
RRepublican
P
Steve Gooch
RRepublican
P
Tim Bearden
RRepublican
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