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GA HB585

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jan Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes motor vehicle insurers to exclude named individuals from coverage under a policy, provided the insurer reports the excluded driver to the Georgia Department of Revenue

  • Requires insurers to notify the Department of Revenue when excluding a driver, including insurer contact information, vehicle identification number, make/year of vehicle, policy effective date, and excluded driver's name

  • Excluded drivers operating a vehicle without proof of other effective insurance will receive a uniform traffic citation for operating without proof of insurance

  • Vehicle owners who knowingly allow an excluded driver to operate their vehicle (knowing the driver lacks other insurance) face a misdemeanor charge with fines of $200 to $1,000, up to 12 months imprisonment, or both

  • Effective July 1, 2027, applying to all motor vehicle insurance policies issued, delivered, or renewed in Georgia on or after that date

Legislative Description

Insurance; motor vehicle policy; provide excluded driver

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Motor Vehicles2/24/2025

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