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SB 633

Motor Vehicles and Traffic; implied consent provisions; repeal and reenact

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tim Bearden

Georgia SB 633 repeals and reenacts implied consent provisions governing mandatory alcohol/drug testing during DUI investigations and refusal penalties.

Senate Read and Referred
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Bill Summary · SB 633

Legislative bill overview

SB 633 repeals and reenacts Georgia's implied consent provisions, which are the laws governing what happens when drivers refuse breathalyzer or chemical testing during suspected DUI investigations. The bill modifies the legal framework around driver consent to testing and the consequences of refusal, though the specific changes are not detailed in the available action history.

Why is this important

Implied consent laws are fundamental to DUI enforcement—they establish whether drivers automatically agree to submit to alcohol/drug testing simply by holding a driver's license, and what penalties apply for refusal. Changes to these provisions can significantly affect both law enforcement's ability to prosecute impaired driving cases and drivers' rights during traffic stops.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the bill strengthens or weakens DUI enforcement by altering refusal penalties or testing procedures
  • Questions about driver privacy rights and the scope of government authority to mandate chemical testing
  • Possible impacts on insurance rates, license suspensions, or criminal penalties for refusing tests versus failing them

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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