Georgia Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): Georgia Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

55,721 active-duty service members
23,644 active-duty spouses
45,435 active-duty children
43,437 National Guard and reserve members
16,870 National Guard and reserve spouses
26,601 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Samantha Sliney

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities8/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

03/25/2021HB 34

02/25/2021HB 34

05/10/2021

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Allowed Georgia to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathologist Interstate Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

03/16/2017SB-109

02/24/2017SB-109

05/08/2017

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows GA to become a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

03/23/2021HB 395

02/26/2021HB 395

05/10/2021

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

Allows Georgia to join the Licensed Professional Counselors Interstate Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

03/16/2017SB-109

02/24/2017SB-109

05/08/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows GA to become a member of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/25/2021HB 268

02/22/2021HB 268

05/10/2021

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows Georgia to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Interstate Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

03/01/2019HB39

03/28/2019HB39

04/22/2019

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Physical Therapy Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/25/2019HB26

03/26/2019HB26

04/22/2019

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

02/29/2024H 839

03/06/2024SB 195

05/02/2024

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Enacts the Social Workers Licensure Interstate Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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02/28/2019HB 64

03/25/2019HB 64

05/07/2019

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Requires Child Welfare to determine military affiliation and and if identified will report to military installation family advocacy programs.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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ENACTED

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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02/22/2023H 299

03/11/2024H 299

04/22/2024

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy Final Legislation

Relating to appointment, compensation, authority, qualifications, training, and other limitations of associate probate court judges, crimes and offenses, domestic relations, education, military affairs, and registration and licensing of motor vehicles, respectively, so as to add appropriate references to the United States Space Force

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

05/03/2018

Military Affairs Final Legislation

Commission includes among the other members, one citizen member from each of the state's eight military installation regions to be appointed by the Governor. The commission will advise the Governor and the General Assembly on defense and military issues within the state and make recommendations regarding policies and plans to support the long-term viability and development of the military, both active and civilian, in this state; develop methods to assist defense-dependent communities in the design and execution of programs that enhance each community's relationship with military installations and defense related business. This body includes members of the military community ensuring unique operational requirements and military family issues are considered across pertinent policy areas.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Driver's License

05/08/2008

Driver's License Final Legislation

Georgia allows military personnel and their dependents to renew their driver's license via mail.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

Georgia allows renewal of vehicle registration via mail or online for all Georgia drivers.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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