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GA SB413

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kim Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Tenants who experience residential firearm violence at or near their residence may terminate their lease with 30 days written notice to the landlord

  • "Residential firearm violence" includes any felony or misdemeanor committed with a firearm, or any firearm action creating serious risk of injury or resulting in injury against a tenant or legal occupant

  • Tenants must provide documentation such as a victim services provider verification, law enforcement record, healthcare provider record, or sworn affidavit from a qualified third party

  • Terminating tenants owe only prorated rent through the termination date plus any prior unpaid amounts, with no additional fees or early termination penalties

  • Terminations made 14 or more days before occupancy incur no damages or penalties; these lease termination rights cannot be waived or modified by any agreement between landlord and tenant

Legislative Description

Landlord and Tenant; residential rental or lease agreement terminations if a tenant or a legal occupant of a residence experienced residential firearm violence; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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