GA HB800

Requires auto insurers to offer premium discounts to policyholders who obtain optional vehicle equipment inspections, effective July 1, 2026, with discount amounts subject to Commissioner of Insurance approval

Creates a voluntary vehicle equipment inspection program administered by the Department of Public Safety, with inspection validity periods based on vehicle age: 5 years for vehicles less than 5 years old, 2 years for vehicles 5-10 years old, and 1 year for vehicles over 10 years old

Establishes certification requirements for vehicle equipment inspection stations (dealerships, garages, service stations) and licensing requirements for mechanic inspectors who perform the inspections

Provides 30 days for free reinspection if a vehicle fails initial inspection, with time extensions available for economic hardship cases

Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fines of $50 to $250, including falsely representing an establishment as an inspection station or using counterfeit inspection certificates