Hall County; State Court; judges; restate provisions
In plain English Restates provisions for Hall County State Court judges' qualifications and compensation, and adds one judge effective January 1, 2028.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the State Court of Hall County, approved August 14, 1891 (Ga. L. 1890-91, Vol. II, p. 939), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 13, 2008 (Ga. L. 2008, p. 4069), so…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-12 · 2026-05-12
Georgia Insurance Affordability and Claims Integrity Act; enact
In plain English Strengthens insurance commissioner enforcement authority and clarifies regulations on insurance fraud, uninsured motorists, claims processing, rates, and related matters.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 33 and 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance and motor vehicles and traffic, respectively, so as to strengthen the enforcement authority of the Commissioner of Insurance and to clarify regulations on insurance, insurance fraud,…
Became lawEffective Date 2027-01-01 · 2026-05-12
Hall County; ad valorem tax for educational purposes; homestead exemption; increase income cap
In plain English Increases the income cap for Hall County school district homestead tax exemptions for seniors and creates a new exemption for residents 66 and older on the first $400,000 of home value.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for homestead exemptions from Hall County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for certain residents of that school district who are senior citizens, approved April 6, 1998 (Ga. L. 1998, p.…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-12 · 2026-05-12
Motor vehicles; proper operation upon approach by an authorized emergency vehicle or by a law enforcement vehicle for purposes of a traffic stop; provide
In plain English Requires drivers to properly operate their vehicles when approached by emergency or law enforcement vehicles.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for proper operation of a motor vehicle upon approach by an authorized emergency vehicle or by a…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-12
Gwinnett County; State Court; provide eighth judge January 1, 2027 and ninth judge January 1, 2028
In plain English Adds an eighth judge to Gwinnett County State Court starting January 1, 2027, and a ninth judge starting January 1, 2028.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. L. 1977, p. 3331), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 2, 2022 (Ga. L. 2002, p. 6031),…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-12 · 2026-05-12
Hall County; levy an excise tax
In plain English Allows Hall County to levy an excise tax under state law, with specified procedures, conditions, and limitations.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the governing authority of Hall County to levy an excise tax pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-51 of the O.C.G.A.; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-12 · 2026-05-12
Suwanee, City of; change corporate limits
In plain English Changes the corporate limits of the City of Suwanee.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Suwanee, approved April 9, 1999 (Ga. L. 1999, p. 3729), as amended, particularly by an Act approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4425), so…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Trey's Law; enact
In plain English Prohibits contracts or agreements that conceal details of childhood sexual abuse claims while protecting victims' identifying information.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 8 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisional and final remedies and special proceedings, so as to prohibit as contrary to the public policy of this…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Local government; designation of enterprise zones; provisions
In plain English Limits enterprise zones from qualifying for state sales and use tax exemptions, with exceptions, and restricts their number in urban redevelopment areas.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 36-88-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criteria for enterprise zone, so as to provide for designation of enterprise zones; to provide that enterprise zones shall not qualify for exemption from…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Criminal procedure; personal service of process for notice of a warrant application hearing; provide
In plain English Requires personal service of process to notify someone of a hearing on a warrant application.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to warrants for arrest, so as to provide for personal service of process for notice of a warrant application hearing;…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Suwanee, City of; ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes; provide homestead exemption
In plain English Allows the City of Suwanee to provide a homestead exemption from city property taxes for residents, subject to voter approval.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to provide a homestead exemption from City of Suwanee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for residents of that city; to provide for definitions; to specify the terms and conditions of the exemption and the procedures relating thereto;…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-11 · 2026-05-11
Property; debtor's aggregate interest in real property or personal property used as a residence; revise exemption
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 44-13-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions for purposes of bankruptcy and intestate insolvent estates, so as to revise the exemption for a debtor's aggregate interest in real property or…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-11
Math Matters Act; enact
In plain English Requires schools to offer advanced math courses in middle and high school and teachers to be trained in mathematical proficiency.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Math Matters Act"; to require the State Board of Education to adopt content standards…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-07-01 · 2026-05-05
Penal institutions; credit for time served regarding probation revocation sentencing; provide
In plain English Requires credit for time served to be applied to sentences imposed when probation is revoked.
Official synopsis: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 42-8-38 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrest or graduated sanctions for probationers violating terms, hearing, disposition of charge, and procedure when probation revoked in county other than that of conviction,…
Became lawEffective Date 2026-05-05 · 2026-05-05
Wellspring Living; occasion of its 25th anniversary; recognize
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Wellspring Living on the occasion of its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.
Became lawHouse Read and Adopted · 2026-04-02
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