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GA HB1542

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Yearta

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Worth County to collect a technology fee of up to $10.00 per civil action filing and up to $10.00 as a surcharge on each fine assessed

  • Funds must be used exclusively for court technology needs including computer hardware/software, imaging and scanning equipment, communications systems, and digitization of court records for public access

  • Collected fees must be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the magistrate court

  • The authority to assess this technology fee terminates on July 1, 2036, with any remaining funds dedicated to general Worth County technology uses

Legislative Description

Worth County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of a technology fee

Last Action

House First Readers

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination3/16/2026

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