HB651Introduced in the House
Motor vehicles; use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; revise provisions
Introduced by Alan Powell, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 14 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to speed detection devices, so as to revise provisions relative to the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones; to amend Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding speeding in a school zone using recorded images; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Effective Date 2026-07-01
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Agree To Senate Amend To Ham To Ssub: House Vote #878 · April 3, 2026
156
Yes
14
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
176 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 | Yes |
| Kasey Carpenter | 4 | Yes |
| Matt Barton | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Ridley | 6 | Not Voting |
| Johnny Chastain | 7 | Yes |
| Stan Gunter | 8 | Yes |
| Will Wade | 9 | Yes |
| Victor Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
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Act 711
Effective Date 2026-07-01
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