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GA SB442

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason T. Dickerson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) issued to noncitizens will automatically revoke upon expiration of the person's visa or after five years, whichever occurs first

  • Noncitizens transferring a CDL from another state to Georgia must take and pass both the knowledge and skills tests for commercial vehicles, rather than having their out-of-state license simply transferred

  • Temporary licenses, permits, and identification cards for noncitizens remain valid only during the period of authorized stay in the United States or five years, whichever is shorter

  • Applicants renewing a CDL with a hazardous materials endorsement (H or X) must take and pass the written hazardous materials test

  • Amends Chapter 5 of Title 40 (drivers' licenses) and Chapter 36 of Title 50 (verification of lawful presence) of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated

Legislative Description

Drivers' Licenses; revocation and expiration of commercial drivers' licenses for noncitizens; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security3/9/2026
Public Safety2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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