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GA HR1046

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dar'shun Kendrick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VI, Section I of the Georgia Constitution regarding judicial power and standing to sue

  • Grants property owners in condominiums, HOA developments, or similar common interest ownership structures legal standing to bring court actions challenging unauthorized possession of other residential property within the same community

  • Third-party property owners could seek injunctions against squatters or unauthorized occupants in neighboring units without needing to be the direct owner of the affected property

  • Explicitly limits the provision to not affect any other judicial interpretation of standing in Georgia courts

  • Requires voter ratification through a ballot question asking whether to approve the constitutional amendment

Legislative Description

Property; common interest ownership structure; provisions - CA

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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