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GA HB1066
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Will Wade
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AI Summary
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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
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Protected area extends 5 miles around racing facilities in rural counties (population under 50,000) and 3 miles in other counties
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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
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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
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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