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Committee advances bill to remove state rate-setting for household movers

Georgia House Committee on Motor Vehicles · February 3, 2026
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Summary

The committee advanced HB 204 to eliminate state-set maximum mileage rates for household movers, leaving licensing and safety oversight with the Department of Public Safety; movers’ association testified in favor, arguing market rates better reflect fuel and labor costs.

The House Motor Vehicles Committee advanced House Bill 204 after supporters said the measure simply removes language that allows the state to set movers’ rates and instead permits market-based pricing for household goods moves.

Sponsor Dale Washburn told the committee HB 204 is brief and limited in scope, striking a small number of words from current law to remove…

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