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GA SB584
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Max Burns
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AI Summary
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Prohibits taxpayers from filing or maintaining class action lawsuits seeking refunds of ad valorem property taxes or license fees on behalf of other taxpayers
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Amends Georgia's class action statute (Code Section 9-11-23) to create an exception for property tax refund claims
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Adds new subsection (h) to Code Section 48-5-380 explicitly barring claims, actions, or suits for tax refunds submitted on behalf of a class of taxpayers
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Preserves individual taxpayers' existing rights to seek refunds through administrative claims or individual lawsuits within the 5-year statute of limitations
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Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Ad Valorem Tax; class action suits by taxpayers for refunds; prohibit
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/26/2026