Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 247: Motor vehicles; restoration of licenses; authorize written consent for release of certain information to be obtained and transferred electronically
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 247 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Motor vehicles; restoration of licenses; authorize written consent for release of certain information to be obtained and transferred electronically. Primary sponsor: Alan Powell (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Rick Jasperse (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), John Corbett (Republican), Matt Barton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to restoration of licenses to persons completing defensive driving course or alcohol or drug program, so as to authorize written consent for release of certain information to be obtained and transferred electronically; to require certain training for clinical evaluators performing assessment components; to revise the authorized fees relating to such courses; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Rick Jasperse | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| John Corbett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 174 |
| Matt Barton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper