Georgia 2023-2024 Regular Session

Georgia House Bill HB333

Introduced

2/9/23

Introduced

2/9/23

Caption

Motor vehicles; issuance of driving cards to noncitizen residents who are ineligible for a driver's license, temporary permit, or identification card; provide

Impact

Should this bill be enacted, it would significantly alter the existing framework regarding driving privileges for noncitizen residents within Georgia. By establishing a separate category of driving card specifically tailored for noncitizen individuals, the bill seeks to address concerns about accessibility to transportation for these residents. Supporters believe this could enhance public safety by ensuring that more drivers on the road are licensed and educated in driving regulations, while critics might argue that this policy could encourage illegal immigration or undermine the integrity of state licensing systems.

Summary

House Bill 333 aims to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated concerning motor vehicles and traffic regulations. The bill proposes the issuance of driving cards to noncitizen residents who are ineligible for a driver's license, temporary permit, or identification card. This legislation intends to expand driving privileges for specific noncitizen individuals residing in Georgia, thereby facilitating their ability to legally operate a vehicle in the state. The bill outlines the requirements for applicants, including valid proof of state residency and completion of a driver education course.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HB 333 include the potential implications for state law on immigration and public safety. Advocates of the bill argue that it is a necessary step toward inclusivity, allowing noncitizen residents to obtain driving privileges reflective of their residency status. Conversely, opponents raise concerns that issuing driving cards to noncitizens may set a precedent that challenges current state laws regarding identification and eligibility for licenses, potentially leading to issues surrounding identity verification and regulatory compliance.

Latest HB333 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

GA HB858

Motor vehicles; issuance of an alternative state identification card by the Department of Driver Services; provide

GA SB2157

Nondriver photo identification cards and operator licenses for noncitizens.

GA HB1318

Nondriver photo identification cards and operator licenses for noncitizens.

GA SB581

Relative to temporary drivers licenses and non-driver identification cards.

GA AB1766

Department of Motor Vehicles: driver’s licenses and identification cards.

GA HB4036

Relating to public safety and the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards.

GA HB1751

Motor vehicles; Service Oklahoma; various changes; licenses; identification cards; effective date; emergency.

GA HB2319

Permitting the division of vehicles to contract with an entity to establish and issue a digital proof of drivers' license and digital proof of identification card, regulating the use thereof and providing a fee for such digital proofs of identification.

GA SB230

GA SB218

Identification Cards; issuance of identification cards to persons completing a term of incarceration; provide