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GA HB1418

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Segun Adeyina

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county and municipal governments to establish voluntary "resource recovery programs" that connect local community members to share food for the purpose of reducing hunger and food waste

  • Permits local governments to utilize digital platforms for these programs, with the ability to restrict participation to members of the local community

  • Defines "local community" to include both individual residents and food-related businesses such as food banks, restaurants, grocery stores, and other food retailers within the jurisdiction

  • Provides liability protection for community members who share food in good faith through the program, shielding them from criminal penalties or civil damages unless injury results from recklessness or intentional misconduct

Legislative Description

Georgia Resource Exchange and Sharing for Community Uplift and Emergency Resilience (RESCUER) Act; enact

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Technology and Infrastructure Innovation2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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