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GA HB1001
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Clay Pirkle
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AI Summary
- Law enforcement officers shall accept a driver's license displayed on a wireless telecommunications device in a department-approved electronic format as satisfying the requirement to carry a license while operating a motor vehicle
- Licensees shall not be compelled to display the electronic format of their license or surrender their wireless telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer; they may instead present the physical format of their license
- Displaying a driver's license on a wireless device does not constitute consent to a law enforcement search of that device
- Maximum fine for failing to possess a valid license remains $10.00 if the person produces a valid license in court that was issued prior to the time of arrest
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; provide
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/22/2024
Motor Vehicles1/24/2024
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