Georgia HB563: Motor vehicles; authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals

What the bill says

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, is amended by revising Code Section 40-2-74.1, relating to temporary, permanent, and special permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities, as follows: "40-2-74.1. (a) The department shall issue parking permits for persons with disabilities and may delegate to county tag agents the responsibility for issuance of such permits to residents of the county served by the tag agent. The department shall receive applications for and issue parking permits by mail to persons with disabilities upon presentation of an affidavit of a H. B. LC 46 1140 licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, licensed chiropractor, licensed physical therapist, licensed advanced …

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Sponsors

• Russ Goodman (R, 8) · primary sponsor
• Karen Bennett (D, 94) · primary sponsor
• Alan Powell (R, 33)
• John Corbett (R, 174)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, 141)
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
• Tangie Herring (D, 145)

Latest actions

1. March 27, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
2. March 27, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3. March 25, 2026: Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
4. March 6, 2025: Senate Read and Referred
5. March 4, 2025: House Passed/Adopted
6. March 4, 2025: House Third Readers
7. February 26, 2025: House Committee Favorably Reported
8. February 24, 2025: House Second Readers
9. February 21, 2025: House First Readers
10. February 20, 2025: House Hopper

Votes

• House Vote #191 (March 4, 2025): 168 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB563?

HB563 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Motor vehicles; authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals.

What does HB563 do?

In its own words: To amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prestige license plates and special plates for certain persons and vehicles, so as to authorize licensed physical therapists to certify an individual is disabled for purposes of obtaining special vehicle decals for persons with disabilities; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB563?

Failed as of March 27, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read Second Time (March 27, 2026).

Who sponsored HB563?

Russ Goodman (R, 8), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB563?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70614