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HB116 • 2025

Public Safety, Department of; Motor Carrier Compliance Division to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement; change name

Public Safety, Department of; Motor Carrier Compliance Division to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement; change name

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
McDonald III, Lauren
Last action
2025-05-08
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text confirms the effective date is July 1, 2025, but does not specify if there are any transition periods for existing staff.

Renaming the Motor Carrier Compliance Division to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

This law changes the name of a specific division within Georgia's Department of Public Safety and requires its officers to be trained, sworn in, and certified.

What This Bill Does

  • Changes the official name from 'Motor Carrier Compliance Division' to 'Commercial Vehicle Enforcement'.
  • Requires law enforcement officers working in this division to receive training.
  • Mandates that these officers must be sworn in as peace officers.
  • Ensures these officers are certified according to state standards.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Public Safety
  • Law enforcement officers working within the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not explain why the name is being changed.
  • The summary does not list specific training details or certification requirements.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-08 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Public Safety, Department of; Motor Carrier Compliance Division to Commercial Vehicle Enforcement; change name