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GA HB563

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karen Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed physical therapists are added to the list of healthcare providers authorized to certify disability status for obtaining parking permits for persons with disabilities in Georgia

  • Currently authorized providers include doctors of medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, optometrists, chiropractors, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants

  • The certification applies to all three permit types: temporary permits (valid up to 180 days), permanent permits (valid 4 years), and special permanent permits for those with hand-controlled vehicles or loss of upper extremities

  • Amends Code Section 40-2-74.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to parking permits for persons with disabilities

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/6/2025
Motor Vehicles2/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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