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GA HB585

GA HB585
Insurance; motor vehicle policy; provide excluded driver


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 and Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicle accident reparations and uniform rules of the road, respectively, so as to provide for named driver exclusions under motor vehicle insurance policies; to require an insurer to identify any excluded drivers in notice to the Department of Revenue; to provide a penalty for the operation of a motor vehicle by an excluded driver; to provide for a penalty to an owner who knowingly authorizes an excluded driver to operate a motor vehicle; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows insurance companies to exclude specific individuals, known as "excluded drivers," from coverage under a motor vehicle insurance policy, which is a policy that provides at least the minimum required coverage for a vehicle. If an insurer excludes a driver, they must notify the Department of Revenue, providing limited information about the policy and the excluded driver. If a law enforcement officer finds an excluded driver operating a vehicle without other valid insurance, they will be issued a citation for driving without proof of insurance. Furthermore, an owner who knowingly allows an excluded driver to operate their vehicle without other insurance will be guilty of a misdemeanor, facing fines or jail time. This provision aims to address situations where certain drivers may be deemed too high a risk for standard insurance coverage.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 02/10/2026)

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