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GA HB1395

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Mathis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the intervention component of DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs to be conducted in person, prohibiting online courses or remote participation platforms

  • Amends the definition of "intervention component" in Georgia Code Section 40-5-1 to specify in-person delivery of therapeutic education and peer group counseling

  • Intervention component consists of 20 hours of therapeutic education about alcohol and drug use and driving, plus peer group counseling

  • Risk assessment must be completed before the intervention component, and programs may include optional clinical evaluations conducted by evaluators licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Legislative Description

Drivers licenses; require intervention component for DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Programs be conducted in person

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Non-Civil2/20/2026

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