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GA HB114

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


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
02/11/2025
Passed
04/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This bill updates Georgia's legal reference date for federal motor carrier and commercial motor vehicle safety regulations from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Specifically, the bill amends Code Section 40-1-8 to modify the definition of "present regulations" in the context of motor vehicle safety rules. The term "present regulations" refers to regulations promulgated under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 C.F.R.), which governs transportation and safety standards for commercial motor vehicles and carriers. By updating the reference date, the bill ensures that Georgia's state regulations remain aligned with the most current federal transportation safety guidelines. The bill maintains the existing definitions of "Commissioner" (the commissioner of public safety) and "Department" (the Department of Public Safety) while making this technical update to the regulatory reference date.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-07-01 (on 05/08/2025)

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