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GA HB475

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Gambill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands qualified distribution methods for film tax credits to include paid subscription platforms and free advertiser-supported streaming television (FAST) channels, while removing outdated reference to "televised" commercial advertisements

  • Excludes user-generated content distributed exclusively via social media platforms from qualifying for the film tax credit

  • Authorizes the Department of Economic Development to charge reasonable certification application fees, which must be remitted to the state general fund

  • Requires production companies to pay all court costs if they lose an appeal challenging the Department's denial of tax credit certification

  • Effective January 1, 2026, applicable to taxable years beginning on or after that date

Legislative Description

Income tax credit; film, gaming, video or digital production; revise a definition

Last Action

Effective Date 2026-01-01

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Tourism3/3/2025
Creative Arts & Entertainment2/19/2025

Full Bill Text

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