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GA HB299

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rhonda Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Georgia Code Section 44-7-19, which currently prohibits local governments from enacting rent control or rent regulation measures

  • Removes the state-level preemption that blocks cities and counties from implementing their own rent stabilization policies

  • Would enable Georgia municipalities to establish local rent control ordinances if they choose to do so

  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, governing landlord and tenant relationships

Legislative Description

Property; landlord and tenant; repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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