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GA HB938
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jaclyn Ford
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Collected funds must be maintained in a segregated account by the clerk of the magistrate court
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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