Georgia HB1191: Motor vehicles; additional military medal awards eligible for special veteran license plates; provide

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 provide for additional military medal awards eligible for special veteran license plates; to provide for a specialty license plate for United States Navy submarine service members; to provide for an effective date; 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 provide for additional military medal awards eligible for special veteran license plates; to provide for a specialty license plate for United States Navy submarine service members; to provide for an effective date; 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 in Code Section 40-2-85.1, relating to license plates for certain veterans, by revising paragraph (1) of subsection (a) as follows: "(1) 'Military medal award' means the following medals, decorations, or other recognition of honor for military service awarded by a branch of the United States (B) Bronze Star Medal; LC 63 0153S (C) Silver Star Medal; (D) Distinguished Service Cross; (E) Navy Cross; (F) Air Force Cross; (G) Defense Distinguished Service Medal; (H) Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal; (I) Distinguished Service Medal; (J) Navy Distinguished Service Medal; (K) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; (L) Coast Guard …

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Sponsors

• Chuck Payne (R, 54) · primary sponsor
• Angela O'Steen (R, 169) · primary sponsor
• Josh Bonner (R, 73)
• Bill Hitchens (R, 161)
• John Corbett (R, 174)
• Cannon, Chas (R, 172)
• DeLoach, Buddy (R)

Latest actions

1. March 19, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
2. March 18, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3. March 4, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
4. March 3, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
5. March 3, 2026: House Third Readers
6. February 20, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
7. February 18, 2026: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
8. February 17, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported
9. February 6, 2026: House Second Readers
10. February 5, 2026: House First Readers

Votes

• House Vote #583 (March 3, 2026): 170 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1191?

HB1191 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Motor vehicles; additional military medal awards eligible for special veteran license plates; provide.

What does HB1191 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 provide for additional military medal awards eligible for special veteran license plates; to provide for a specialty license plate for United States Navy submarine service members; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1191?

Failed as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read Second Time (March 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1191?

Chuck Payne (R, 54), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1191?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72840