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GA HB938

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jaclyn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Magistrate Court of Tift County to collect a technology fee of up to $5.00 per civil action filing and up to $5.00 as a surcharge on each fine assessed by the court

  • Fees 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 funds must be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the magistrate court

  • Fee authority terminates on July 1, 2036, with any residual funds dedicated to general Tift County technology uses

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations2/9/2026
Intragovernmental Coordination1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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