Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 461: Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 461 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Motorcycle Mobility Safety Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Brad Thomas (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican), Danny Mathis (Republican), Derrick McCollum (Republican), Brent Cox (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to revise and provide for definitions; to provide for the safe operation of a motorcycle or bicycle through an inoperative traffic-control signal; to require drivers of motor vehicles to stop at crosswalks with pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flash beacons; to make it unlawful to activate such devices when there is no intent to cross a roadway; to remove provisions regarding height of handlebars for motorcycles; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Danny Mathis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 133 |
| Derrick McCollum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Brent Cox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper