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GA HB1575

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Sainz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the City of Kingsland homestead exemption to lower the qualifying age to 62 years or older, representing a three-year decrease from the previous age requirement

  • Provides a $25,000 homestead exemption from City of Kingsland ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes, including taxes levied for bonded indebtedness

  • Requires approval by two-thirds majority vote in both the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives, plus approval by City of Kingsland voters in a referendum on November 3, 2026

  • If approved by voters, the exemption takes effect January 1, 2027; if rejected or the election is not held, the Act is automatically repealed 365 days after the scheduled election date

  • Election costs are to be borne by the City of Kingsland, with the election superintendent required to publish notice in the Camden County official organ for two weeks prior to the vote

Legislative Description

Kingsland, City of; ad valorem tax; apply exemption to residents 62 years or older

Last Action

House Sent to Governor

4/10/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/27/2026
Intragovernmental Coordination3/19/2026

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