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GA HB563
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen Bennett
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AI Summary
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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
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Currently authorized providers include doctors of medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, optometrists, chiropractors, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants
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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
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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