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GA SB293

GA SB293
License Plates for Certain Veterans; the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; increase

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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/18/2025
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, so as to increase the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Georgia state law to expand the number of free license plates available to certain veterans, military medal award recipients, and those who served during active military combat. Currently, these individuals are eligible to receive special vehicle license plates for personal transportation vehicles and were previously limited to one free license plate. The new legislation will allow eligible veterans to receive two free license plates without paying registration fees, manufacturing fees, or annual registration fees. This change means that veterans can now have two specialized license plates (such as a veteran's license plate or a commemorative service license plate) at no cost, rather than being required to pay an additional $25 manufacturing fee for a second plate as was previously required. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, and it repeals any existing laws that conflict with its provisions, thereby updating the state's approach to honoring veterans through license plate recognition.

Committee Categories

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (37)

John Albers (R)*,  Jason Anavitarte (R)*,  Lee Anderson (R)*,  Timothy Bearden (R)*,  Matt Brass (R)*,  Max Burns (R)*,  Clint Dixon (R)*,  Greg Dolezal (R)*,  Drew Echols (R)*,  Jason Esteves (D)*,  Steve Gooch (R)*,  Russ Goodman (R)*,  Marty Harbin (R)*,  Ed Harbison (D)*,  Bo Hatchett (R)*,  Billy Hickman (R)*,  Mike Hodges (R)*,  Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,  Emanuel Jones (D)*,  Harold Jones (D)*,  John Kennedy (R)*,  Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,  Josh McLaurin (D)*,  Chuck Payne (R)*,  Sheikh Rahman (D)*,  Doc Rhett (D)*,  Randy Robertson (R)*,  Ed Setzler (R)*,  Freddie Sims (D)*,  Shawn Still (R)*,  Brian Strickland (R)*,  Carden Summers (R)*,  Larry Walker (R)*,  Ben Watson (R)*,  Sam Watson (R)*,  Rick Williams (R)*,  Josh Bonner (R), 

Last Action

House Withdrawn, Recommitted (on 04/04/2025)

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