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GA HB1353

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Eric Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Code Section 44-7-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which currently prohibits local governments from regulating the amount of rent charged for privately owned residential rental property
  • Applies to both single-family and multiple-unit residential rental properties
  • Would effectively enable Georgia cities and counties to enact local rent control or rent stabilization ordinances
  • Sponsored by Representatives Bell (75th), Mughal (105th), Clark (108th), Beverly (143rd), Park (107th), and others

Legislative Description

Landlord and tenant; repeal prohibition on local governments regulating amount of rent; provisions

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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