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HB944 • 2025

Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor carriers and commercial vehicles; update reference date

Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor carriers and commercial vehicles; update reference date

Enacted

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

Sponsor
McDonald III, Lauren
Last action
2026-05-06
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill title mentions updating a reference date but does not specify what that new date is or which specific federal regulations are now referenced.

HB944: Update to Federal Safety Rules for Commercial Trucks

This law updates the date in Georgia state code that refers to federal safety rules for commercial trucks and drivers.

What This Bill Does

  • Updates a reference date in Code Section 40-1-8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding safe operations of motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles, and drivers.
  • Revises a definition related to these topics.
  • Repeals conflicting laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Motor carriers
  • Commercial motor vehicle operators
  • Drivers involved in the safe transportation of hazardous materials

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not list the specific new federal regulations that will apply.
  • It is unclear which exact definition was revised without reading the full code section change.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-06 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Motor vehicles; federal regulations regarding safe operation of commercial motor carriers and commercial vehicles; update reference date