HB296Introduced in the House
Motor vehicles; presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format; provisions
Introduced by Houston Gaines, District 120
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that presentation of a driver's license in a certain electronic format satisfies the requirement to possess a driver's license while operating a motor vehicle; to prohibit the compelling of a licensee to produce a wireless telecommunications device to a law enforcement officer; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2025-07-01
May 14, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Agree To Senate Amendment: House Vote #448 · April 4, 2025
163
Yes
3
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
180 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Cameron | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Tarvin | 2 | Yes |
| Mitchell Horner | 3 | Absent |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Absent |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Absent |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | Yes |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | Yes |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
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House Date Signed by Governor
Act 256
Effective Date 2025-07-01
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