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GeorgiaHB 6302025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

State Board of Registration; remove used car division and the used parts division; provisions

Sponsored By: John Corbett (Republican), Lehman Franklin (Republican), Brian Prince (Democrat), Matt Reeves (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Marcus Wiedower (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

More used car sellers need licenses

The law expands who counts as a used vehicle dealer. Wholesalers, brokers, and some independent leasing agencies are now treated as dealers. Selling five or more used vehicles in a calendar year is taken as being in the business. If you are covered, you must get a dealer license and follow dealer rules.

Stronger penalties and restitution in dealer cases

The board can fine a dealer up to $500 per violation. You have 30 days to pay or ask in writing for a hearing. If you do neither, your license is suspended until the hearing. The board, its division, the Attorney General, or local prosecutors can sue for civil penalties and restitution. Courts order restitution to be paid directly to the consumer by the defendant. If a case is brought for a county or city, half of any penalty money goes to that local treasury.

Stricter business and inspection rules for dealers

Licensed dealers must keep an established business location with a working phone in the licensee’s name. A permanent sign is required, and the board sets the size and standards. By holding a license, you consent to inspections of records, vehicles, and parts at your main and extra business sites during reasonable business hours. The board can require extra records about how you run the business and your staff.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • John Corbett

    Republican • House

  • Lehman Franklin

    Republican • House

  • Brian Prince

    Democrat • House

  • Matt Reeves

    Republican • House

  • Jason Ridley

    Republican • House

  • Marcus Wiedower

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Larry Walker

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 390 • No: 5

House vote • 4/4/2025

Agree to Senate Substitute

Yes: 173 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 52 • No: 1

House vote • 3/6/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 165 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2025

  2. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/9/2025House

  3. Act 90

    5/9/2025

  4. House Sent to Governor

    4/10/2025House

  5. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

    4/4/2025House

  6. Senate Tabled

    4/2/2025Senate

  7. Senate Taken from Table

    4/2/2025Senate

  8. Senate Third Read

    4/2/2025Senate

  9. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    4/2/2025Senate

  10. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/28/2025Senate

  11. Senate Read Second Time

    3/28/2025Senate

  12. Senate Read and Referred

    3/10/2025Senate

  13. House Third Readers

    3/6/2025House

  14. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/6/2025House

  15. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/4/2025House

  16. House Second Readers

    2/28/2025House

  17. House First Readers

    2/27/2025House

  18. House Hopper

    2/26/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 630/AP* (v8)

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