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GA HB155
GA HB155Professions and businesses; issuance of licenses by endorsement for spouses of firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers who relocate to Georgia; provide
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Passed
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions of professions and businesses, so as to provide for the issuance of licenses by endorsement for certain professions; to change certain provisions related to expedited licenses by endorsement for spouses of service members and transitioning service members; to provide for licenses by endorsement for certain professions other than firefighters, healthcare providers, and law enforcement officers; to establish qualifications for such licenses by endorsement; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill provides for the issuance of licenses by endorsement for certain professions in Georgia. Specifically, it allows the issuance of expedited licenses by endorsement for spouses of active or transitioning service members stationed in Georgia, as well as licenses by endorsement for individuals who have moved to Georgia from another state and hold a current license in their profession, as long as the training and qualifications are substantially similar. The bill defines key terms like "firefighter," "healthcare provider," and "law enforcement officer," and excludes the issuance of licenses for those professions through the license by endorsement process. The bill also clarifies that it does not override any existing licensing compacts or permit the issuance of a license without proper verification.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective Date 2023-07-01 (on 04/27/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63822 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217715 |
| Sen floor amend 1 AM 36 0929 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/217650 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216328 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215529 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/213229 |
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