Bill > HB583

This bill modifies Georgia's laws regarding free license plates for veterans with disabilities, expanding the number of vehicles for which disabled veterans can receive free license plates. Specifically, totally disabled veterans (as defined by the Georgia tax code) can now receive free license plates for up to two motorcycles or passenger cars registered in their name, instead of just one vehicle. Veterans who are disabled but not considered totally disabled can also receive free license plates for up to two vehicles. The bill requires veterans to provide proof of their disability status through documentation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and for those with non-permanent disabilities, annual verification will be required. The license plates will continue to be designed with red, white, and blue colors and include the words "Disabled Veteran" or "Disabled Vet" along with the International Symbol of Access. Additionally, the bill allows a veteran's unremarried surviving spouse or minor child to continue receiving these special license plates until remarriage or death. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, providing expanded benefits for disabled veterans in Georgia by giving them more flexibility in registering free license plates for their vehicles.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70671