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GA SB556

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "peace officer license" category of driver's license available to currently employed or retired peace officers, as defined in Code Section 47-17-1
  • Eliminates all fees and charges for the issuance and renewal of peace officer driver's licenses, placing them on equal footing with existing fee-free veterans', honorary, and distinctive licenses
  • Requires the commissioner to establish rules and regulations governing the proof of eligibility applicants must produce to obtain a peace officer license
  • Amends Code Section 40-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, adding peace officer licenses alongside veterans', honorary, and distinctive licenses throughout the statute
  • Removes National Guard and reserve members with 20 or more years of creditable service from the list of those eligible for veterans' licenses (struck from the existing statute)

Legislative Description

Drivers' Licenses; issuance of a driver's license to current and retired peace officers at no charge; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Motor Vehicles3/16/2022
Public Safety2/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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