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The Class Action Bill
Georgia bill would block class action lawsuits over tax refunds
Revenue and taxation; refunds of taxes and license fees by counties and municipalities; prohibit class action suits
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would stop people from filing class lawsuits to get back county or city tax and fee refunds.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could lose a powerful way to challenge unfair tax refunds, making it harder for individuals to get money back, while governments keep more cash.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill amends Code Section 48-5-380 about tax and license fee refunds.
- It sets rules for filing claims and actions for refunds.
- It adds a prohibition on class action suits.
- Sponsored by Republican representatives Mike Cheokas, Charles Cannon, Bill Yearta, Gerald Greene, Josh Bonner, and Darlene Taylor.
- The bill is currently introduced in the Georgia House.
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