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GA SB551
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Halpern
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AI Summary
- The Georgia Building Authority must designate priority parking spaces for veteran motor vehicles on each state property, in a number equal to half the total accessible disability parking spaces required for that property
- Priority parking spaces must be the closest spaces to the building after disability-accessible spaces and marked with a metal reflective sign at least 12 inches wide and 18 inches long, erected at 7 feet high, reading "Veteran Parking Only" with a warning that a special license plate is required
- Eligible vehicles must display a valid veteran license plate issued under specified Georgia Code sections (40-2-68 through 40-2-70, 40-2-73, or 40-2-84 through 40-2-85.4)
- Parking a non-veteran vehicle in a designated veteran priority space is unlawful and carries a fine of $100.00 to $500.00
- "State property" covers land owned, leased, or occupied by any state department, agency, board, or instrumentality, including the Georgia Building Authority, but excludes county or independent school system property
Legislative Description
Public Property; priority parking spaces for veterans on state owned properties; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/22/2024
Committee Referrals
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security2/22/2024
Full Bill Text
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