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GeorgiaSB 762025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

License Plates; specialty license plate benefitting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation; establish

Sponsored By: Matt Brass (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Brian Strickland (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democrat)

Signed by Governor

Motor VehiclesPublic SafetyGeneral Bill

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

More military awards qualify for veteran plates

Beginning July 1, 2027, Georgia expands the military awards that qualify people for special veteran plates. Added awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Corps Medal, Marine Corps Medal, Airman's Medal, Coast Guard Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. A U.S. military branch must have awarded the recognition. One free plate per eligible veteran remains available, with no minimum number of applicants needed for a plate design. A spouse can get the plate when no vehicle is registered solely in the eligible veteran's name.

Extra renewal fees for veteran plates

Beginning July 1, 2027, covered veteran plates carry an extra renewal fee of $25 yearly or $125 for five years. Plates exempt under Georgia Code Section 40-2-85.1(b)(2)(A) do not pay these fees. Additional plates under subsection (b)(2)(B) carry the applicable renewal fee when the $25 manufacturing fee is required. County tag agents collect these fees with other registration fees and send them to the state.

New submarine service plates cost $25

Beginning July 1, 2027, current and retired U.S. Navy submarine service members can get a special Georgia plate. It is available for personal-use passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles. Each plate has an extra $25 manufacturing fee, and applicants must apply to the commissioner and follow registration and licensing laws. Retired members' plates display “RETIRED” instead of the county name. No minimum number of applicants is needed, and the commissioner can set plate transfer rules.

Off-highway vehicle access gets speed limits

Beginning July 1, 2027, multipurpose off-highway vehicles can use highways with posted speed limits of 60 miles per hour or less. This replaces the previous county-road and municipal or state highway crossing rules. It allows access beyond county roads, but excludes highways posted above 60 miles per hour.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Matt Brass

    Republican • Senate

  • Clint Dixon

    Republican • Senate

  • Drew Echols

    Republican • Senate

  • Chuck Hufstetler

    Republican • Senate

  • Kay Kirkpatrick

    Republican • Senate

  • Chuck Payne

    Republican • Senate

  • Ed Setzler

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian Strickland

    Republican • Senate

  • Carden Summers

    Republican • Senate

  • Blake Tillery

    Republican • Senate

  • Kenya Wicks

    Democrat • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Derrick McCollum

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 441 • No: 4

House vote • 4/2/2026

PASSAGE

Yes: 168 • No: 2 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED

Yes: 53 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 4/2/2026

Agree to Senate Amend to House Sub

Yes: 168 • No: 2 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective Date

    7/1/2027

  2. Senate Date Signed by Governor

    5/11/2026Senate

  3. Act 485

    5/11/2026

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. House Third Readers

    4/2/2026House

  7. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    4/2/2026House

  8. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

    4/2/2026House

  9. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/25/2026House

  10. House Second Readers

    2/19/2025House

  11. House First Readers

    2/18/2025House

  12. Senate Third Read

    2/13/2025Senate

  13. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    2/13/2025Senate

  14. Senate Read Second Time

    2/12/2025Senate

  15. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    2/11/2025Senate

  16. Senate Read and Referred

    2/4/2025Senate

  17. Senate Hopper

    2/3/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • SB 76/AP* (v13)

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