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HB1465 • 2025

Motor vehicles; repeal requirement to display a revalidation decal as evidence of annual motor vehicle registration renewal

Motor vehicles; repeal requirement to display a revalidation decal as evidence of annual motor vehicle registration renewal

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Sponsor
McCollum, Derrick
Last action
2026-03-09
Official status
Senate Read and Referred
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

While the official title states an effective date is provided, the specific date was not found in the available text excerpts.

HB1465: Removing the Requirement to Display Vehicle Registration Decals

This bill repeals the rule requiring motor vehicles in Georgia to display a revalidation decal as proof of annual registration renewal.

What This Bill Does

  • Repeals the requirement for motor vehicles to display a revalidation decal showing annual registration renewal.
  • Amends Chapter 2 of Title 40 and Code Section 48-5C-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
  • Makes necessary changes to other laws that conflict with this new rule.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Owners and drivers of motor vehicles in Georgia
  • State agencies responsible for vehicle registration

Terms To Know

Revalidation decal
A sticker placed on a vehicle to show that its annual registration has been renewed.
Motor vehicles
Vehicles subject to the state's registration and licensing laws.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The specific date the law takes effect is not listed in the provided text.
  • The bill does not explain how authorities will verify registration without the decal.
  • Details on penalties or enforcement changes are not included in this summary.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-09 Georgia General Assembly

    Senate Read and Referred

Official Summary Text

Motor vehicles; repeal requirement to display a revalidation decal as evidence of annual motor vehicle registration renewal