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GA HB39

Bill

Status

Passed

4/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Victor Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Habersham County to charge a technology fee up to $10.00 for each civil case filing and up to $10.00 as a surcharge on each fine assessed by the court

  • Funds must be used exclusively for court technology needs including computer hardware/software, audio-visual equipment, data storage, remote access systems, cloud-based document platforms, and cybersecurity insurance

  • Collected fees must be maintained in a segregated account by the court clerk and used only for authorized technology purposes

  • Fee authority terminates on July 1, 2044, with any remaining funds dedicated to general Habersham County technology uses

  • Repeals the previous technology fee act for this court approved April 22, 2024 (Ga. L. 2024, p. 3614)

Legislative Description

Habersham County; Magistrate Court; authorize assessment and collection of technology fee

Last Action

Effective Date 2025-04-30

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/6/2025
Intragovernmental Coordination1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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