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GA HB944
GA HB944Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor carriers and commercial vehicles; update reference date
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Passed
Dead
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 a reference date within Georgia law concerning the safe operation of commercial motor carriers and commercial vehicles. Specifically, it amends Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which deals with these safety regulations and the transportation of hazardous materials. The key change is to the definition of "present regulations," which refers to federal regulations found in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 C.F.R.). Previously, "present regulations" meant those in effect on January 1, 2025; this bill changes that to January 1, 2026, ensuring that Georgia's laws align with the most current federal safety standards for commercial vehicles and their drivers. The bill also repeals any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72142 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239648 |
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