Artificial Intelligence (AI). HB 147 by Rep. Brad Thomas (R-Holly Springs) would require the Georgia Technology Authority to conduct an annual inventory of artificial intelligence usage by state agencies and report on it, while also developing related policies.
Study Committee – State Investment Funds. HR 557 by Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) creates the House Study Committee on Georgia's Investment Funds. The committee will study the conditions of Georgia's investment funds and recommend necessary actions or legislation.
SB 37 by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) requires governmental entities to develop AI system usage plans and creates the Georgia Board for Artificial Intelligence.
SB 167 by Sen.
Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson) regulates AI use in commerce to prevent discrimination. It defines key terms, requires developers to prevent algorithmic bias and provide documentation, and mandates deployers of AI to manage risks, assess impacts, and notify consumers about AI-driven decisions.
HB 478 by Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick requires any AI-generated content used in commerce or trade to include a disclaimer indicating that it was created using AI.
SR 391 by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) establishes the Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Currency. The committee will study issues related to AI and digital currency and recommend future actions or legislation.
HB 715 by Rep.
Bryce Berry (D-Atlanta) amends Georgia's fair housing laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in housing decisions and ensure human oversight.
Automatic Service Renewals. SB 127 by Sen.
Tim Bearden (R-Carrollton) regulates automatic renewal clauses in service contracts with small businesses. It requires sellers to clearly disclose these provisions and notify consumers 30 to 60 days before renewal for contracts of 12 months or more. For contracts exceeding 24 months, sellers must obtain written confirmation before renewal. Presently, banks are exempted in the bill.
HB 529 by Rep.
Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) requires businesses to give consumers the option to cancel after their contract period and clearly disclose renewal terms.
Bankruptcy Exemptions. SB 87 by Sen.
Ed Setzler (R-Acworth) proposes to exempt the full value of a debtor's primary residence from levy and sale under state law and for bankruptcy purposes.
Blighted Property. HB 753 by Rep.
Bryce Berry (D-Atlanta) creates a fund to help local governments restore blighted properties. The Department of Community Affairs will manage the fund, set eligibility standards and apply for grants.
Business Taxation. HB 141 by Rep.
Martin Momtahan (R-Dallas) allows businesses and practitioners with locations in more than one taxing jurisdiction to provide affidavits from certified public accountants instead of tax returns for certain tax-related purposes.
Catastrophe Savings Accounts. HB 511 by Rep. Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee) allows individuals to open catastrophe savings accounts to cover disaster-related expenses for their primary residence.
Center for Rural Prosperity. HB 495 by Rep. Robert Dickey (R-Musella) moves the Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation from the University System of Georgia to the Department of Agriculture, with a director approved by the Georgia Rural Development Council.
Civil Litigation Reform. SB 68 by Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon) is part of Governor Kemp’s civil litigation reform package. It provides a substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions. SB 69 by Sen. Kennedy, dealing with third-party litigation financing, is also a part of the Governor's legislative package.
Code Revision. SB 153 by Sen. Bo Hatchett (R-Cornelia) is the Georgia Code Revision Commission's annual bill recommending non-substantive changes to the Georgia code. There are several changes to Title 7, which deals with banking and finance.
Community Development Districts. HR 192 by Rep. Ron Stephens (R-Savannah) proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to create and regulate community development districts, subject to local government approval. The enabling legislation is HB 317.
Conservation Use Property. HR 32 by Rep.
Chuck Efstration (R-Mulberry), proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would increase the maximum acreage that may qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property from 2,000 to 4,000 acres.
HB 90 is the enabling legislation.
SR 55 by Sen.
Carden Summers (R-Cordele) proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum acreage for bona fide conservation use property assessment and taxation. The enabling legislation is
SB 43.
SB 59 by Sen. Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) removes the limitation that disqualifies leased property from being considered bona fide conservation use property if it is leased to an entity not entitled to conservation use assessment and meets specific conditions related to ownership, primary purpose, and income derived from bona fide conservation uses.
SR 56 by Sen. Sam Watson (R-Moultrie) proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum acreage for bona fide conservation use property assessment and taxation. The enabling legislation is SB 45.
HB 547 by Rep.
Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie) allows owners of multiple conservation or residential transitional properties under separate covenants to combine them into a single 10-year covenant without breaking the original agreements, as long as they qualify for renewal.
SB 306 by Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) updates Georgia’s tax code to improve the assessment process for conservation and residential transitional properties. It requires certified mail notices for expiring covenants, allows reinstatement under certain conditions, and provides appeal and refund options without extra fees.
Corporate Ownership. HB 864 by Rep. Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) requires corporations to report on their single-family dwelling ownership, with detailed data submitted annually to a public portal managed by the Department of Community Affairs. The bill imposes a phased reduction in corporate ownership, mandating corporations to decrease their holdings to 0% by Dec. 31, 2030. Non-compliance results in fines of $750,000 per excess dwelling.
CPA Requirements. HB 148 by Rep.
John Carson (R-Marietta) revises the education and experience requirements for certified public accountants, updates licensure provisions for accounting firms, and adjusts reciprocity and terminology in related laws.
Credit Card Purchase Fees. HB 700 by Rep.
Solomon Adesanya (D-Marietta) prohibits merchants from requiring purchasers to pay a surcharge that exceeds the actual cost to the merchant to process a credit card transaction.
HB 726 by Rep.
Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) prohibits merchants from requiring purchasers to pay a surcharge that exceeds the actual cost to the merchant to process a credit card transaction.
Criminal Records. HB 162 by Rep.
Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons) provides for the restriction and seal of First Offender Act sentences until such status is revoked.
HB 301 by Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) aims to automatically restrict and seal certain criminal records after a specified period following the completion of a sentence for non-violent offenses.
Data Privacy. SB 111 by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) aims to
protect the privacy of consumer personal data. The bill defines consumers’ rights,
the responsibilities of data controllers and processors and requirements for data
protection assessments. The bill contains industry-requested language from last
year that the bill does not apply to a financial institution or an affiliate of
a financial institution, data or personal information subject to Title V of the
federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
DCA Online Database. SB 189 by Sen. Rick Williams (R-Milledgeville) mandates the Department of Community Affairs to create and maintain a publicly accessible online database for legal notices that are required by law to be published in newspapers.
Development Impact Fees. SR 52 by Sen.
Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) proposes a constitutional amendment to allow local boards of education to impose development impact fees for educational facilities. The enabling legislation is
SB 38.
Discrimination. HB 306 by Rep.
Tanya Miller (D-Atlanta) updates Georgia labor laws to allow employees to sue for workplace harassment and retaliation. It defines key terms, outlines employer liability, and sets a two-year limit for harassment claims and a one- to three-year limit for retaliation claims.
SB 320 by Sen.
Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta) aims to prevent discrimination in housing, public accommodations and employment based on race, gender, disability and other protected characteristics.
HB 670 by Rep. Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn) bans discrimination in housing, public spaces, and employment. It also prohibits racial profiling by law enforcement, requires anti-discrimination policies, and allows civil rights claims against the state.
Earned Wage Access. SB 282 by Sen. Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell) regulates earned wage access services in Georgia by setting rules for providers, banning certain practices, and clarifying that these services are not loans or money transfers.
HB 241 by Rep. Trey Rhodes (R- Greensboro) proposes amendments to the state’s contract laws regarding convenience fees for earned wage access products.
Education Savings Plans. SB 266 by Sen.
Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta) amends Georgia's Higher Education Savings Plan to revise contribution limits and tax deductions for savings trust accounts designated for higher education expenses.
Fiduciary Powers, Trusts & Investments. HB 327 by Rep.
Rob Leverett (R-Elberton) makes several amendments to Title 7 related to banks and financial institutions, particularly regarding fiduciary responsibilities, trust administration, and investment regulations.
Financial Literacy. HB 674 by Rep. Miriam Paris (D-Macon) requires the State Board of Education to set financial literacy standards for 4th and 5th graders by January 1, 2026. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, schools must teach money management, either as a separate subject or within existing courses.
Flood Damage Notification. HB 618 by Rep. Joe Campbell (R-Camilla) requires sellers of real property in Georgia to disclose any known flood damage to the property in writing. This includes physical damage, insurance claims, repairs, notifications of repetitive loss, obligations to maintain flood insurance, floodplain designations, and erosion issues.
Foreclosure - Homeowner/Tenant Revisions. HB 403 by Rep.
Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) contains various revisions to homeowner and tenant laws. Of interest to bankers, the bill prohibits nonjudicial foreclosures on mortgages for individuals aged 65 or older and wards of the state.
Foreign Ownership. HB 358 by Rep.
Vance Smith (R-Pine Mountain) adds a definition for "military installation" to the law restricting certain foreign entities from acquiring land interests.
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority. HB 159 by Rep. Clint Crowe (R-Jackson) proposes increasing the bond limit for Georgia's Housing and Finance Authority's single-family housing program from $3 billion to $12 billion. It keeps existing limits on bonds for enterprises and healthcare services and exempts the authority's bonds from certain interest rate restrictions.
Gift Cards. HB 447 by Rep. Joseph Gullett (R-Dallas) introduces the crimes of gift card theft, gift card forgery, and gift card fraud, and outlines penalties for these crimes.
Guest Worker Program. HB 82 by Rep.
Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) proposes the creation of a Department of Labor-administered guest worker program to address labor shortages by allowing citizens of other nations to work in the state for limited periods of time.
Hairstyles. HB 135 by Rep.
Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) prohibits discrimination in housing and employment based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin. It includes definitions for "protective hairstyles" and expands the definition of "race" to include traits such as hair texture and protective hairstyles.
Hemp. SB 33 by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick (R-Marietta) sets limits on the total THC concentration of consumable hemp products.
SB 254 by Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) establishes milligram limits on delta-9-THC in consumable hemp products and additional regulations regarding their packaging and advertising.
Hemp and Alcohol Sales. SB 229 by Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R-Dallas) aims to separate hemp and alcohol distribution. It bans wholesale alcohol dealers from obtaining consumable hemp licenses or selling hemp products.
Homeowners’ Associations. SR 445 by Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta) encourages the Department of Community Affairs to investigate abusive practices by homeowners' associations, particularly their impact on elderly and vulnerable residents.
Homestead Exemption. HB 92 by Rep. Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire) would postpone the date from March 1, 2025 to May 1, 2025, by which local governing authorities can opt out of base year homestead exemption.
HB 370 by Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens) requires property tax bills for school districts opting out of the state-wide base year homestead exemption to display the district's total reserve funds as of January 1 of the tax year in bold. If a political subdivision opts out without offering an equal or better exemption, the bill must include a bold statement noting the decision, the vote date, and a contact number for concerns.
HB 260 by Rep. Matt Reeves (R- Duluth) raise the state homestead exemption from $2,000 to $5,000.
Hurricane Helene Relief. HB 223 by Rep. James Burchett (R-Waycross) proposes financial relief measures for agricultural and timber producers affected by Hurricane Helene.
SB 304 by Sen. Lee Anderson (R-Grovetown) aims to provide direct payments to property owners whose property was damaged or destroyed due to a natural disaster certified by FEMA between September 24, 2024, and September 30, 2024. The payments will be equal to the total amount of tax levied on the property for the tax year 2024. Property owners must submit necessary documentation by July 31, 2025, to receive the payments. The bill will be automatically repealed on December 31, 2025.
Landlord Tenant. SB 272 by Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D-Atlanta) prevents landlords from requiring income information, charging certain late fees, or retaliating against tenants, while also setting habitability standards and allowing rent withholding for repairs. The bill also holds landlords accountable for property conditions and prohibits housing discrimination.
SB 251 by Sen. Kim Jackson (D-Stone Mountain) requires landlords to clearly disclose the total rental price and prohibits deceptive fees, such as excessive or unnecessary charges not specified in the rental agreement.
HB 707 by Rep. Solomon Adesanya (D-Marietta) limits how much rent can be raised for seniors 62 and older and veterans who get Social Security or Veterans' Benefits, capping increases to 5% plus inflation or 10% per year. It also lets tenants use high rent increases as a defense in eviction cases.
HB 708 by Rep. Solomon Adesanya (D-Marietta) allows tenants to deduct repair costs from rent if the landlord doesn't address issues in five days, extends the time for responding to summons and avoiding eviction.
HB 725 by Rep. Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) requires landlords to maintain structural safety, fire exits, security, ventilation, clean water, sanitary facilities, heating, cooling, lighting and smoke detectors.
Liens. HB 676 by Rep. Rob Clifton (R-Evans) introduces a $1,500 fine for filing frivolous mechanic liens in bad faith, along with attorney's fees and court costs.
Manufactured Homes. HB 134 by Rep. Beth Camp (R-Concord) revises and expands a sales tax exemption for manufactured homes.
SB 119 by Sen. Russ Goodman (R-Cogdell) provides limited exceptions for when a manufactured home becomes real property and preserves the rights and remedies of prior lien or security interest holders in such homes.
HB 377 by Rep. Rob Leverett (R-Elberton) updates Georgia law on manufactured and mobile homes, setting rules for when they can become real property. It ensures prior lien holders keep their rights, outlines requirements for filing a Certificate of Permanent Location, and details the recording and notification process.
Medical Cannabis. SB 220 by Sen. Matt Brass (R-Newnan) proposes amendments to state laws regarding medical cannabis, including the renaming of low THC oil to medical cannabis. It clarifies regulations and penalties related to its use and distribution.
HB 227 by Rep. Robert Dickey (R-Musella) proposes amendments to state laws regarding medical cannabis, including the renaming of low THC oil to medical cannabis and clarifies regulations and penalties related to its use and distribution.
HB 440 by Rep. David Clark (R-Buford) proposes amendments to state laws regarding medical cannabis, including the renaming of low THC oil to medical cannabis and clarifies regulations, restrictions and penalties related to its use and distribution.
Medical Debt. HB 765 by Rep. Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw) requires large healthcare facilities to inform uninsured patients about financial assistance and restricts interest, late fees, and aggressive collection actions. It mandates payment plans for debts over $500, limits liability for spouses, delays debt reporting to credit agencies and prohibits collection efforts during insurance appeals.
Pawnbrokers. HB 110 by Rep. Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) would prohibit title pawn transactions involving a motor vehicle or motor vehicle title with active or reserve duty military personnel and their dependents.
HB 300 by Rep. Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) excludes motor vehicle certificates of title from pawn transactions and generally aims to regulate pawnbroker practices more strictly, particularly concerning motor vehicle transactions.
Peach State Saves Program. SB 226 by Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome) establishes the Peach State Saves program, a payroll-deduction IRA, with oversight by a state board. It applies to employees at businesses with at least five workers, provides for voluntary employee participation, requires employer facilitation and includes employer penalties for noncompliance.
Peer to Peer Payments. HB 576 by Rep. Al Williams (D-Midway) require transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms be delayed for at least 15 minutes in order to provide users the chance to cancel the transaction.
Premises Liability. SB 223 by Sen. Harold Jones (D-Atlanta) limits premises liability unless a claimant proves a crime was foreseeable and the owner failed to take precautions. It defines key terms and provides legal defenses for property owners who implement security measures like cameras, lighting, and security personnel. Residential buildings with five or more units must meet additional safety requirements.
Property Owners’ Associations. HB 62 by Rep. Sandra Scott (D-Rex) would establish requirements for condominium and property owners' association board members. It addresses vote allocation, proxies, quorums, residency, board size, elections, filings, certification, and contesting election results. The bill also proposes an annual registration requirement.
HB 190 by Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) prohibits condominium and property owners' associations from retaliating against property owners for specific actions against the association.
SB 361 by Sen. Matt Brass (R-Carrollton) increases the minimum lien amount from $2,000 to $4,000 for associations seeking foreclosure and requires associations to register with the Secretary of State. It also requires the Secretary of State to establish rules for administrative hearings to resolve disputes between associations and owners and requires the Department of Banking and Finance to establish rules for the escrow of funds held by associations.
HB 389 by Rep. Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) would prohibit property owners’ associations from preventing property owners from installing solar energy devices on common roofs or roof structures.
HB 512 by Rep Regina Lewis-Ward (D-McDonough) requires property owners’ associations to provide annual good standing certificates, offer alternative dispute resolution before placing liens, and issue statements of account upon request. The bill allows for a capped fee for statement preparation.
HB 664 by Rep. Deborah Silcox (R-Sandy Springs) updates Georgia’s property owners' association laws by allowing associations to opt into certain regulations after formation. It sets voting procedures, record-keeping requirements, and notice rules for these decisions while also clarifying how developments and amendments should be handled.
Property Recording. HB 427 by Rep. Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) introduces a requirement for a 45-day waiting period before recording a deed, mortgage, or lien presented by someone other than the property owner or deed holder.
Public Notary. HB 189 by Rep. Marvin Lim (D-Norcross) prohibits notaries public from performing legal services, acting as immigration consultants, making certified copies of public documents, engaging in false advertising, and using certain titles unless they are licensed attorneys.
Public Records. SB 12 by Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville) would revise the state’s Open Records Request statutes pertaining to documents and records in the possession of private persons or entities and the judicial enforcement of such requests.
Real Estate Conveyance. HB 305 by Rep. Phil Olaleye (D-Atlanta) restricts partnerships, corporations, or real estate investment trusts with significant assets or holdings from acquiring single-family dwellings in Georgia. The bill excludes not-for-profit organizations and homebuilders from this prohibition.
Red Tape Roll Back Act. SB 28 by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Alpharetta) provides for the preparation and submission of small business impact analyses for proposed legislation, rules, and regulations.
Remote Notary. SB 90 by Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia) provides for electronic notarization of certain notarial acts. GBA is concerned with included language relating to the Unauthorized Practice of Law, which would impose strict statutory obligations on closing attorneys, witnesses and notaries for commercial and residential real estate closings and considerable fines and penalties for any violations.
HB 289 by Rep. Joseph Gullett (R-Dallas) allow for remote online notarizations and the appointment of remote online notaries public. The bill includes provisions for the electronic execution and notarization of deeds and other real estate documents, however the bill specifies that remote online notarization cannot be used for notarial acts related to the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts.
SB 299 by Sen. Larry Walker (R-Perry) amends Georgia's notary public laws to allow active-duty military members to use online notaries for certain legal matters.
Rental Housing Database. HB 374 by Rep. Martin Momtahan (R-Dallas) allows local governing bodies in Georgia to establish housing management databases for residential rental properties. Of interest to bankers, property owners with at least five rental units must register their properties.
Rent Control. SB 106 by Sen. Donzella James (D-Atlanta) allows local governments to begin establishing rent control.
HB 299 by Rep. Rhonda Taylor (D-Conyers) allows local governments to begin establishing rent control.
SB 318 by Sen. Nikki Merritt (D-Grayson) aims to ban agreements that involve coordinating rental prices for residential properties. It makes such agreements unenforceable and imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for each violation.
Rent Pricing and Fees. SB 251 by Sen. Kim Jackson (D-Stone Mountain) prohibits landlords from failing to disclose the total rental price and from charging deceptive fees.
HB 679 by Rep. Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) bans rental price-fixing agreements among landlords, making them unenforceable and illegal. Anyone involved in such agreements faces felony charges, with penalties including 1 to 5 years in prison, fines from $1,000 to $5,000, or both.
HB 710 by Rep. Derrick Jackson (D-Tyrone) limits how much landlords can raise rent, with a 3% cap for most tenants and 2% for students and seniors, and requires 120 days' notice before increasing rent. Seniors with low income who have lived in a rental for over five years can freeze their rent for up to five years. The bill also stops landlords from refusing to rent to or renew leases for students or seniors and treats violations as unfair practices.
Residential Property Ownership Caps. HB 555 by Rep. Derrick McCollum (R-Chestnut Mountain) limits business enterprises to owning no more than 2,000 single-family homes or 10 multifamily properties in Georgia. It enforces these limits through lawsuits, public sales of excess properties, leasing restrictions, broker disclosure requirements and other penalties.
Self-Storage Facilities. HB 131 by Rep. Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) proposes updates to Georgia's self-service storage regulations, focusing on streamlining lien enforcement. Owners must notify occupants of unpaid rent and advertise public sales before seizing and selling property.
Squatters. HB 61 by Rep. Devan Seabaugh (R-Marietta) addresses issues related to unlawful squatting and property rights.
SB 184 by Sen. John Albers (R-Roswell) aims to streamline the process of removing unlawful occupants from a property and strengthen penalties for offenses of squatting.
HB 415 by Rep. Todd Jones (R-North Fulton) allows property owners to file a rental intention affidavit with the superior court clerk, stating their intent not to rent, confirming ownership, and requesting removal of unlawful tenants within a day of confirmation.
State Investment in Bitcoin. SB 178 by Sen.
Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) allows the State Depository Board to permit the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin.
SB 228 by Sen Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta) allows the State Depository Board to permit the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin.
State Procurement Contracts. HB 863 by Rep. Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) requires state agencies to make reasonable efforts to allocate at least 20 percent of their annual procurement contracts to small businesses.
Tax Code. HB 290 by Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta) is the annual bill incorporating various new provisions in the federal tax code into the Georgia tax code.
Tax Credit – Hemp. HB 407 by Rep. Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) introduces a tax credit for taxpayers who do business with Georgia-grown hemp owners and suppliers.
Tax Credit – Historic Structure. HB 360 by Rep. Chuck Efstration (R-Mulberry) allows taxpayers who have been preapproved for tax credits for certified structures (excluding historic homes), and who obtain a certificate of occupancy, to claim the tax credits in the first taxable year starting on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
Tax Credit - One-Time Individual Refund. HB 112 by Rep. Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming) provides for a one-time tax credit ($250 for single or married filing separately, $375 for head of household, and $500 for married filing jointly) for individual taxpayers who filed income tax returns for the 2023 and 2024 taxable years.
Tax Credit – Payments to Certain Loan Originators. HB 357 by Rep. Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) proposes tax credits for contributions to certain mortgage loan originators, with an annual limit of $10 million in credits and a $2 million cap per organization.
Tax Credit - New Construction Home Sale. HB 230 by Rep. Yasmin Neal (D-Jonesboro) provides for a 20 percent tax credit on eligible construction expenses for taxpayers who construct and sell single-family residential homes for no more than $200,000.
Tax Credit - Qualified Business Investment. HB 8 by Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) would renew and revise an income tax credit for certain investments in qualified businesses, remove the requirement that a qualified investor make the investment, establish an aggregate cap, allow the credit to be transferred, and introduce a reporting requirement and sunset.
Tax Credit – Rural Hospital. SB 80 by Sen. Carden Summers (R-Cordele) adds freestanding emergency departments to the definition of a rural hospital organization, eligible to receive tax credits.
Tax on Tips. SB 2 by Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) would exclude tips from state taxation and require reporting by employers.
Tax on Overtime. HB 375 by Rep. Tyler Paul Smith (R-Bremen) would exclude overtime compensation from state income taxation and require reporting by employers.
Tax Rate Reduction. HB 111 by Rep. Soo Hong (R-Lawrenceville) would reduce the 2025 state income tax rate from 5.39 percent to 5.19 percent for businesses and individuals.
Third-Party Litigation Financing. SB 69 by Sen. John Kennedy (R-Macon) is part of Governor Kemp's civil litigation reform package. It regulates third-party litigation financing in Georgia, including registration requirements, definitions, and compliance measures for litigation financiers.
Timber. HB 151 by Rep. Martin Momtahan (R-Dallas) provides a deduction from Georgia taxable income for casualty losses of timber based on the diminution of value, with specific conditions and limitations.
TREES Act. SB 52 by Sen. Russ Goodman authorizes local governments to offer temporary tax relief for timber in FEMA-declared disaster areas.
Trigger Leads. HB 240 by Rep. Noel Williamson (R-Cordele) prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions related to mortgage trigger leads.
Veteran’s Benefits. HB 108 by Rep. Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville) aims to protect veterans by regulating compensation and services related to veterans' benefits. It prohibits compensation for referrals, requires written agreements for paid services, mandates clear disclosures, and enforces data protection and background checks for persons handling veterans' information. Violations are deemed deceptive and unfair practices.
SB 73 by Sen. Chuck Payne (R-Dalton) aims to protect veterans by regulating compensation and services related to veterans' benefits. It prohibits compensation for referrals, requires written agreements for paid services, mandates clear disclosures, and enforces data protection and background checks for persons handling veterans' information. Violations are deemed deceptive and unfair practices.
Veterans Day Paid Leave. HB 22 by Rep. Sandra Scott (D-Rex), would require employers to provide veteran employees with paid leave on Veterans Day and also provide those employers with an income tax credit for amounts paid to such veteran employees on account of the paid leave.