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GA SB496
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brass
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AI Summary
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Requires county governing authority approval via resolution before any municipality can annex property located in that county
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Applies to annexations under Articles 2, 3, and 4 of Georgia's annexation code, covering the primary methods municipalities use to annex territory
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Adds new Code section 36-36-12 to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
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Gives counties effective veto power over municipal annexation decisions within their jurisdictions
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Sponsored by Senators Brass, Hatchett, Bearden, Anavitarte, and Anderson
Legislative Description
Annexation of Territory; certain annexations are contingent upon approval of the county in which the subject property is located; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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