Georgia SB293: License Plates for Certain Veterans; the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; increase

What the bill says

To amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, so as to increase the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, so as to increase the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, is amended by revising subsection (b) as follows: "(b)(1) Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are veterans or women veterans, who have received a military medal award, or who served during active military combat shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter. (2)(A) Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are veterans or women veterans, who have received a military medal award, or who served during active military combat S. B. LC 39 4673 shall be issued upon application for and upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor …

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Sponsors

• John Corbett (R, 174) · primary sponsor
• Lee Anderson (R, 24) · primary sponsor
• Chuck Payne (R, 54)
• Steve Gooch (R, 51)
• Randy Robertson (R, 29)
• John Kennedy (R, 18)
• Matt Brass (R, 6)
• Marty Harbin (R, 16)
• Carden Summers (R, 13)
• Billy Hickman (R, 4)
• Ricky Williams (R, 25)
• Russ Goodman (R, 8)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2026: Effective Date
2. May 11, 2026: Act 503
3. May 11, 2026: Senate Date Signed by Governor
4. April 10, 2026: Senate Sent to Governor
5. March 31, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. March 27, 2026: Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub As Amended
7. March 18, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
8. March 18, 2026: House Third Readers
9. March 12, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. April 4, 2025: House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Votes

• House Vote #799 (March 31, 2026): 168 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #861 (March 27, 2026): 41 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #860 (March 27, 2026): 43 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Vote #715 (March 18, 2026): 169 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #192 (March 6, 2025): 56 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB293?

SB293 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): License Plates for Certain Veterans; the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; increase.

What does SB293 do?

In its own words: To amend Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to license plates for certain veterans, so as to increase the number of free license plates issued to certain veterans; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of SB293?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Effective Date (July 1, 2026).

Who sponsored SB293?

John Corbett (R, 174), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB293?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70927