Transportation (Driver Licensing)

in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 27, 2026

SB 633: Motor Vehicles and Traffic; implied consent provisions; repeal and reenact

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 repeal and reenact implied consent provisions; to provide for chemical testing of saliva to determine the presence of alcohol or another drug for purposes of driving under the influence violations; to revise informed consent provisions to include chemical testing of saliva and to require probable cause for chemical testing of persons involved in certain traffic accidents; to provide for the admissibility of evidence of the refusal of chemical testing of saliva; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by updating implied consent provisions and adding saliva testing for DUI violations, strengthening traffic enforcement measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Mar 6, 2026

SB 473: 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

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.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires DUI program completion for driving permits, enhancing road safety standards under motor vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1267: Motor vehicles; increase penalties for certain offenses; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to increase penalties for certain offenses relative to license plates, revalidation decals, temporary operating permits, certificates of registration, certificates of title, and alteration of odometers; to authorize certain penalties by the Department of Revenue for violations of provisions required of licensed used motor vehicle dealers; to amend Chapter 47 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to used motor vehicles and used motor vehicle parts dealers, so as to revise powers and membership of the board; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases penalties for vehicle registration and odometer violations, enhancing regulatory compliance and safety in transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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passed · Georgia · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1022: Motor vehicles; prohibit electric tinting

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 prohibit electric tinting; to provide for penalties; to prohibit the use of digital license plates; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits digital license plates, directly restricting a technology application under vehicle regulations rather than advancing tech policy.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits electric tinting for safety, enhancing vehicle regulation standards under transportation policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Georgia · Senate Feb 28, 2025

SB 296: Uniform Rules of the Road; operation of a school bus while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; establish the offense

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to uniform rules of the road, so as to establish the offense of operation of a school bus while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to establish the offense of endangering school bus occupants while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to provide for penalties; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes penalties for school bus operation under influence, enhancing transportation safety standards for critical infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit Vehicle Registration

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introduced · Georgia · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 879: Motor vehicles; penalty for violations captured by school bus camera; provisions

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-163 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duty of driver of vehicle meeting or overtaking school bus, reporting of violations, and civil monetary penalty for violations captured by school bus camera, so as to revise penalties; to authorize alteration or suspension of such penalty; to provide for obtaining motor vehicle owner information from the Department of Revenue; to provide for a conspicuous statement of the right to contest such penalty in court in the mailing sent to a motor vehicle owner; to provide for the allocation of money collected; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enforces school bus safety regulations via camera penalties, directly enhancing transportation safety standards for vehicle operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit Traffic Safety

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introduced · Georgia · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 261: Motor vehicles; annual reduction of licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide for annual reduction of licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles; to provide for a waiver of the fee for an alternative fueled specialty license plate upon proof of payment of the required licensing fee; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyReduces licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles, incentivizing cleaner transportation adoption and aligning with renewable energy transition goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages adoption of cleaner vehicles through fee reductions, promoting lower emissions and supporting alternative fuel use.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationReduces licensing fees for alternative fueled vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation adoption through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Driver Licensing Electric Vehicles Vehicle Registration

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signed · Georgia · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 114: Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor vehicle and carriers; update reference date

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers and safe transportation of hazardous materials, so as to update the reference date to federal regulations regarding the safe operation of motor carriers and commercial motor vehicles; to revise a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationUpdates Georgia's reference to current federal safety regulations for commercial vehicles, maintaining compliance with federal standards for safe operations and hazardous materials transport.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing