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GA SB13

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Albers

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes sheriffs, coroners, tax commissioners, and tax collectors to conduct public sales of property under execution and tax levies through internet-enabled technology and digital media, including websites and smartphone applications
  • Caps any fee charged to purchasers for online sales, including buyer's premiums, at $250.00
  • Specifies that foreclosure sales of real estate must be conducted at the courthouse in the county where the property is located on the first Tuesday of the month between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., replacing the prior requirement to follow the general "time, place, and manner" of sheriff's sales
  • Grants constables and other levying officers authority to conduct tax execution sales under the same procedures and conditions as tax commissioners or tax collectors, including online sales
  • Requires levying officers to settle with the tax collector or tax commissioner within 90 days or forfeit all costs due on the executions and face court accountability proceedings

Legislative Description

Public Sales; tax levies and executions; authorize online

Last Action

Senate Conference Committee Report Adopted

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/22/2023
Judiciary1/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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