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GA HB974
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mary Oliver
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AI Summary
- Expands the list of individuals authorized to sign an instructional permit or driver's license application for a minor in state custody to include employees of the Division of Family and Children Services, employees of child-caring institutions or group-care facilities, and caregivers as defined in Code Section 49-5-3
- Currently, applications for minors must be signed by a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult; the bill adds specific categories of signers for minors committed to the care, custody, or control of the Department of Human Services
- Grants civil liability immunity to DFCS employees, child-caring institution employees, group-care facility employees, and caregivers under contract with the Department of Human Services who sign a minor's driving application, provided they make a careful and sensible decision maintaining the minor's safety and best interests
- The immunity protection shields qualifying signers from civil liability, penalties, licensing sanctions, or other detrimental actions related to signing the application
- Amends Code Section 40-5-26 (minor applications) and adds new Code Section 51-1-55 (tort immunity) to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; applications for minors; provide for specific individuals who may sign an application for an instructional permit or driver's license
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/16/2016
Full Bill Text
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