What Happened
Georgia approved SB 76 in May to create a new specialty license plate to raise money for the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation, a nonprofit under the state's Department of Veterans Service, with proceeds supporting programs and services for the state’s veterans. [](#ngr-bdd862eb-0f2e-428c-ae7f-6478b732e017)
Why Does It Matter To Me
Georgia SB 76 creates a specialty license plate designed to generate seed funding for the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation. SB 76 creates a specialty license plate with proceeds directed to the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation.
The Senate passed it with 52 votes in favor and 0 votes against.
Both Sides, Now
The bill amends Georgia's license plate statute to establish a new specialty plate supporting the Georgia Veterans Service Foundation.
The House version of the bill bundled this veterans plate alongside new plates for the Shepherd Center, state parks and historic sites, and black bass conservation.
SB 76 became effective on July 1, 2027. Initial implementation was targeted for January 1.
What Happens Next
The Senate introduced SB 76 on February 3, 2025, and referred it to committee the next day. The Senate Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to pass a committee substitute, and the Senate passed it with 52 votes in favor, 0 votes against, and 4 other votes on February 13, 2025.
SB 76 received a favorable committee report from the House on March 25, 2026. The chamber passed it 168-2 on April 2. Both chambers agreed to the final version that same day, and the governor signed it on May 11, designating it Act 485.
The bill had eleven primary sponsors, including Drew Echols, Kay Kirkpatrick, Chuck Payne, Matt Brass, Carden Summers, Ed Setzler, Chuck Hufstetler, Kenya Wicks, Clint Dixon, Brian Strickland, and Blake Tillery.
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