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GA HB1125

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yasmin Neal

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "independent filmmaker" as a new category eligible for Georgia's entertainment industry tax credits, defined as a production company with gross income less than $1 million for the taxable year that is primarily engaged in qualified production activities

  • Exempts independent filmmakers from the $500,000 minimum base investment requirement that applies to other production companies seeking the tax credit

  • Tax credit structure remains at 20% of base investment, with an additional 10% available for productions that include a qualified Georgia promotion or equivalent marketing opportunity

  • Effective date of January 1, 2027, applicable to taxable years beginning on or after that date

Legislative Description

Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act; add independent filmmakers to list of entities eligible to claim tax credits for qualified production activities

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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