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GA HB1066

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Will Wade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Racing facilities in Georgia gain immunity from public and private nuisance lawsuits brought by property owners who purchased land or built after the facility was already operating

  • Protected area extends 5 miles around racing facilities in rural counties (population under 50,000) and 3 miles in other counties

  • Racing facilities operating for at least one year cannot be deemed a nuisance solely due to changed conditions in the surrounding area related to racing operations

  • Immunity does not apply if the racing facility makes material changes to its historic operations; also excludes ATV racing, recreational off-road riding, and unorganized vehicle use

  • Effective July 1, 2026, applying to all nuisance actions filed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Nuisances; immunity from public and private nuisance claims; provide

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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