Georgia Bill Book

The bill would stop people from suing gun makers or range owners when a third‑party mishandles a firearm.

Ordinary Georgians could lose the chance to hold gun makers accountable if a shooting accident happens at a range, leaving victims to bear costs.

Firearms manufacturers

• Accountability (hurts) — Reduces ability to sue. Manufacturers and range owners shielded from third‑party negligence claims
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Weakens consumer rights. Limits lawsuits for victims of firearm accidents
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost to victims. Victims must pay damages instead of manufacturers
• Process Transparency (hurts) — Limited public input. Bill is only introduced, no hearings noted
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes. Bill does not allocate or redirect money

• Official text (GA SB231)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70639
• LegiScan — SB231https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB231/2025

The bill would stop state officers from helping enforce any federal gun rules, letting gun owners sue the state if they try.

Citizens could lose the ability to have police enforce dangerous gun rules, making it harder to stop illegal weapons, while gun supporters see a stronger right to own arms.

Everyday People

• Accountability (hurts) — Reduces ability to hold officials accountable for gun law enforcement.. Limits officer enforcement of federal rules.
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Weakens public safety protections.. Stops enforcement of federal gun restrictions.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Potential cost shift to taxpayers for civil penalties.. State may pay penalties and attorney fees.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No new transparency measures.. Procedural changes not specified.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes mentioned.. No appropriations or new revenue.

• Official text (GA HB121)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69495
• LegiScan — HB121https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB121/2025

The bill would stop people from filing class lawsuits to get back county or city tax and fee refunds.

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.

Government Power

• Accountability (hurts) — Limits ability to hold government accountable through class suits. Removing class actions reduces public oversight of tax refund decisions
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — Cuts a key legal right for citizens. People can no longer sue together to recover refunds
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost to taxpayers. Government keeps money that might have been returned via lawsuits
• Process Transparency (hurts) — Less transparent refund process. No class actions means fewer public challenges and disclosures
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No direct funding changes. Bill does not create new spending or revenue sources

• Official text (GA HB1360)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73335
• LegiScan — HB1360https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1360/2025

The bill would add a new sales tax to pay for a property tax break for homeowners in Glynn County.

Homeowners could see lower property bills, but everyone will pay higher sales taxes, which hurts renters and low‑income shoppers, so the trade‑off matters now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (hurts) — Cost shift reduces accountability. New tax imposed without strong oversight
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on rights. Bill does not change legal protections
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shift to all consumers. Sales tax applies to every shopper, not just homeowners
• Process Transparency (helps) — Includes referendum. Mandatory election and judicial remedies increase openness
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Tilts funding toward sales tax. Shifts revenue from property owners to general consumers

• Official text (GA HB11)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74768
• LegiScan — HB11https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB11/2026/X1

The bill would let homeowners skip their county property tax, but would raise a new sales tax to pay for it.

Homeowners could save money on their yearly tax bill, while everyone else may see higher prices at stores because of the new sales tax.

Everyday People

• Accountability (hurts) — new tax and referendum. Adds a sales tax but includes voter approval.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no change to legal rights. Does not affect suing or other rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shift to shoppers. Sales tax covers the property tax exemption.
• Process Transparency (helps) — requires voter approval. A referendum must be held before the tax can be imposed.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — funds exemption with sales tax. Shifts cost from property owners to consumers.

• Official text (GA HB19)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74776
• LegiScan — HB19https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB19/2026/X1

The bill would let homeowners in Worth County pay less property tax by giving them an exemption, but it would raise a new local sales tax to pay for it.

If passed, homeowners could keep more of their money. Other shoppers will face a higher sales tax. Voters should decide if the tax cut is worth the extra cost for everyone.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no new oversight. Bill does not add accountability mechanisms
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — does not affect legal rights. No impact on suing or rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — shifts tax burden. New sales tax spreads cost to all consumers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — requires referendum. Public vote adds transparency
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — funded by sales tax. Sales tax raises revenue to cover exemption

• Official text (GA HB10)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74766
• LegiScan — HB10https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB10/2026/X1

This bill would let Fannin County homeowners pay less property tax, but everyone would pay a new sales tax to make up the difference.

This bill would give Fannin County homeowners a break on their yearly property taxes. This sounds good for people who own homes. But, to pay for this tax break, everyone in Fannin County would have to pay a new sales tax on things they buy. This means people who rent or have less money could end up paying more in taxes overall. Voters in Fannin County would get to decide if they want this new sales tax. The bill has already been voted on and failed in the House, then failed again after being reconsidered, so it faces an uphill battle to pass.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Referendum allows citizen vote. The bill requires a public vote, called a referendum, for the new sales tax to take effect, giving citizens a direct say.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Not directly impacting rights. This bill is about taxes and does not directly take away or add to people's rights or protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts from homeowners to all consumers. Homeowners would pay less in property taxes, but all consumers in Fannin County, including renters and those with lower incomes, would pay a new sales tax.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Referendum provides transparency. The bill includes a referendum, which means the public would vote on the new sales tax, making the process transparent.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Funds homeowner benefit with broad consumer tax. The bill funds a tax break for a specific group (homeowners) by imposing a new sales tax that everyone who buys goods in the county would pay.

Pushing for it: Fannin County homeowners
Bearing the cost: Fannin County consumers

• Official text (GA HB14)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74771
• LegiScan — HB14https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB14/2026/X1

The bill would let homeowners in Effingham get a property tax cut, paid for by a new local sales tax on everyone.

Homeowners could save money on their yearly tax bill, but the county will need to replace that money with a sales tax that all shoppers will pay, so other residents may see higher prices.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No new oversight mechanisms added. The bill does not change who is accountable for tax collection.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No rights removed. Homeowners keep the right to own property and sue the county.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts to consumers via sales tax. Tax savings for homeowners are funded by a new sales tax on all shoppers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard procedures. The bill follows usual legislative and referendum steps.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Creates new revenue source. A new sales tax is introduced to fund the exemption.

• Official text (GA HB37)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74794
• LegiScan — HB37https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB37/2026/X1

The bill would let homeowners in Harris County pay less property tax, but it would add a new sales tax to fund the cut.

Homeowners could see lower bills, but shoppers will face higher prices, so the community must decide if the tax swap is worth it while the bill is still being debated.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no major change in oversight. Bill adds exemption but does not alter existing accountability mechanisms
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no rights removed. Homeowners keep rights; no new restrictions
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — sales tax shift to shoppers. Funding the exemption via new local sales tax makes consumers pay
• Process Transparency (helps) — requires referendum. Public vote and mandatory election execution increase transparency
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — tax shift rather than neutral funding. Exemption financed by new sales tax, burdening consumers

• Official text (GA HB44)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74808
• LegiScan — HB44https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB44/2026/X1

The bill would let homeowners pay less property tax, but would add a new sales tax that everyone else must pay.

The exemption could lower your yearly property bill, but the new sales tax could raise prices on everyday purchases, hitting renters and low‑income families harder.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. No change to accountability mechanisms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. Does not remove any existing rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shift to consumers. New sales tax funds exemption, shifting cost to purchasers.
• Process Transparency (helps) — public vote required. Referendum and judicial remedies increase transparency.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — new tax on purchases. Sales tax raises revenue to pay for property tax exemption.

• Official text (GA HB47)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74811
• LegiScan — HB47https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB47/2026/X1

This bill would stop schools from sharing student information with immigration officers unless there's a court order or parent's OK, protecting kids' privacy.

This bill is important because it would help keep kids' personal school information safe from being shared with immigration officers without good reason. If this bill passes, parents would have more say over who sees their child's records. It would also make sure schools have a clear plan for how to talk with immigration officers. Some might say this bill makes it harder for immigration officers to do their job, but others believe protecting student privacy is more important.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Schools would be held accountable for protecting student data.. The bill would mandate the designation of a school administrator in each school district to be responsible for and adequately prepared for interactions with immigration enforcement personnel.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Student privacy rights would be protected.. The bill would restrict access to student records, with the exception of medical emergencies, unless a valid judicial warrant, order, or parental consent has been provided.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear cost shift is mentioned.. The bill does not specify any new costs or who would pay for them.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The bill does not directly address process transparency.. The bill focuses on data protection and administrative roles, not on making government processes more open.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding is mentioned.. The bill does not provide for new appropriations or funding mechanisms.

Pushing for it: Students and families
Bearing the cost: Immigration enforcement agencies

• Official text (GA HB1050)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72387
• LegiScan — HB1050https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1050/2025

This bill would let people put a note about their hidden disability on their ID, helping police understand them better during stops.

This bill would make it easier for people with hidden disabilities to interact with police. If passed, police would get special training to understand these disabilities. Also, people could choose to have a note on their driver's license or ID card. This could help avoid misunderstandings and make police stops safer for everyone. It is important to support bills like this that help protect people and make interactions with officials smoother.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Police training for better interactions.. The bill provides for training in interactions with persons with non-apparent disabilities, which could improve police conduct and accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects people with disabilities during police stops.. By allowing a notation on IDs and providing police training, the bill aims to protect individuals with non-apparent disabilities from misunderstandings or negative outcomes during interactions with law enforcement.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Waiver of fees helps citizens.. The bill provides for the waiver of certain license fees for these special identification cards, which benefits citizens directly.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No direct impact on transparency.. The bill does not directly address or change government process transparency.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Small cost to state for public good.. While there might be a small cost to the state for training and waived fees, the overall tilt is positive as it supports a public good for a vulnerable population.

Pushing for it: People with non-apparent disabilities
Bearing the cost: State government (for training and waived fees)

• Official text (GA SB419)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72329
• LegiScan — SB419https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB419/2025

This bill would give tax breaks to businesses that pay workers enough to live on, helping more people earn a fair wage.

This bill would encourage businesses to pay higher wages by offering them a tax credit. This could mean more people get paid enough to cover their basic needs. It helps workers directly by making it more likely their employer will pay a living wage. Some might argue that tax credits reduce state income, but supporters would say it helps the economy by putting more money in workers' pockets. Citizens should watch this bill to see if it moves forward, as it could improve pay for many.

Employers

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on accountability.. The bill does not directly change how businesses are held accountable for harm, but it does create a new standard for 'living wage employers'.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps protect workers' right to a fair wage.. The bill would encourage employers to pay a living wage, which helps workers earn enough to cover their basic needs.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State bears the cost of tax credit to benefit workers.. The state would give up some tax money to encourage businesses to pay higher wages, benefiting workers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No information provided.. The bill text does not provide details on how transparent the process for certification or tax credit application would be.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts funding towards employers who pay higher wages, benefiting workers.. The bill would use tax money to reward businesses that pay workers a living wage.

Pushing for it: Businesses that pay a living wage
Bearing the cost: State tax revenue

• Official text (GA HB292)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69960
• LegiScan — HB292https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB292/2025

This bill would give many workers more money per hour and make sure more people get the minimum wage.

This bill is important because it would mean more money in the pockets of many working people in Georgia. It would also make sure that fewer types of jobs are allowed to pay less than the minimum wage. Some businesses might say this would make it harder for them to pay their workers, but supporters say it helps families afford basic needs. Now is the time to speak up if you want to see workers earn more or if you worry about businesses paying higher costs.

Everyday People

• Rights & Protections (helps) — Increases worker protections. It would give more workers the right to earn a higher minimum wage.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost to employers. Businesses would pay higher wages to their workers.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts funding towards workers. The bill aims to help workers earn more money.

Pushing for it: Workers
Bearing the cost: Employers

• Official text (GA HB395)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70196
• LegiScan — HB395https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB395/2025

This bill would let you keep all the money you earn from working extra hours, instead of paying state taxes on it.

This bill would help people who work extra hours by letting them keep more of their hard-earned money. If it passes, your overtime pay would not be taxed by the state. This means more money in your pocket, especially for those who rely on overtime to make ends meet. The state would collect less tax money, which could impact state services. Since this bill is still new, now is a good time to tell your lawmakers what you think.

Workers

• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Helps workers. Workers would pay less in state income tax on their overtime earnings, meaning more money stays with them.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Shifts money to workers. The state would collect less tax revenue, which means more money stays with individual workers instead of going to the state.

Pushing for it: Georgia workers earning overtime
Bearing the cost: Georgia state government

• Official text (GA HB375)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70137
• LegiScan — HB375https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB375/2025

This bill would force businesses to show you every single fee upfront when you buy something so you are not tricked by hidden costs.

Have you ever bought something and watched the price jump at checkout because of surprise fees? This bill would make that illegal in Georgia. It forces companies to show you the real total price right away. The text does mention some exceptions, but overall it is a big win for honest shopping. Now is the time to support it before businesses try to add loopholes.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Forces honest pricing. Businesses must show the true cost upfront instead of hiding fees until the end.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects buyers from tricks. Gives shoppers the right to see total prices before they decide to buy.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Clearer checkout process. Makes the buying process much more transparent for regular people.

• Official text (GA SB583)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73630
• LegiScan — SB583https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB583/2025

This bill would let Mitchell County homeowners pay less property tax, but everyone would pay more sales tax instead.

This bill would help Mitchell County homeowners by letting them pay no property tax on their home's value. This could be a big help for people on fixed incomes or those struggling to afford their homes. However, a new sales tax would pay for this property tax break, meaning everyone who buys things in Mitchell County, including those who do not own homes, would pay more. Voters would get to decide if they want this change in a special election. It is important to think about who benefits and who pays if this bill were to become law.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill shifts tax burden but does not directly address accountability for bad actors.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects homeowners from property tax burden. Provides a property tax exemption, protecting homeowners from property tax burden.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost to consumers. Shifts the cost from property owners to all consumers through a new sales tax.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Requires voter approval. Requires a public referendum for the new sales tax, increasing transparency.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Tilts funding to homeowners. Creates a new funding source (sales tax) specifically to benefit homeowners with a property tax exemption.

Pushing for it: Mitchell County homeowners
Bearing the cost: Mitchell County consumers

• Official text (GA HB13)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74770
• LegiScan — HB13https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB13/2026/X1

This bill would let homeowners in Cherokee County save on property taxes, which means more money in their pockets.

If this bill passes, it could help families afford their homes better. Now is the time to support it and make sure it moves forward.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — This bill could shift tax burdens positively for homeowners.. The homestead exemption would lower property taxes for residents.

• Official text (GA HB33)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74790
• LegiScan — HB33https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB33/2026/X1

This bill would let people in Plains pay less property tax on their homes, but it would add a new sales tax to help pay for it.

This bill would give homeowners in the City of Plains a big break on their property taxes, possibly making it much cheaper to own a home. The catch is that a new sales tax would be put in place across Sumter County to pay for this tax break. This means everyone who buys things in the county, including those homeowners, would pay a little more. Voters would get to decide if they want this plan in a special vote. While it would help homeowners, it would also mean a new tax for all shoppers. This bill recently failed a vote in the House, but it was reconsidered, showing it still has some support.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Not directly related to accountability for actions.. The bill focuses on tax structure, not holding entities accountable for harm.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects homeowners' money.. It would reduce property tax burden for homeowners, protecting their financial stability.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost from property owners to all consumers via new sales tax.. While property owners get a tax break, the cost is covered by a new sales tax, meaning all consumers in Sumter County would pay more for goods.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Requires voter approval.. The bill includes a provision for a referendum, allowing local voters to decide if they want this change.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Imposes a new sales tax.. The creation of a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) would increase the tax burden on consumers to fund the property tax exemption.

Pushing for it: Homeowners in Plains
Bearing the cost: Consumers in Sumter County

• Official text (GA HB34)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74791
• LegiScan — HB34https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB34/2026/X1

This bill would let people in Blakely pay less property tax on their homes, but a new sales tax would help pay for it.

This bill would help homeowners in Blakely save money on their property taxes. It would create a new sales tax in Early County to pay for this. This means everyone who buys things in Early County, not just homeowners, would pay a little more. Supporters would say this helps families keep their homes and makes living in Blakely more affordable. Others might worry that the new sales tax would hurt people who rent or those with lower incomes, as they would pay the sales tax but not get the property tax break. The bill was recently voted on and lost, but people should still watch if it comes up again.

Everyday People

• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Cost shifts from property owners to consumers.. The bill provides a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxes funded by a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST), meaning consumers pay more sales tax to offset property tax for homeowners.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Requires a referendum.. The bill explicitly provides for a referendum, allowing citizens to vote on the new sales tax and homestead exemption.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Benefits homeowners, funded by sales tax.. The homestead exemption directly benefits property owners in Blakely, while the funding mechanism, a new sales tax, would be paid by all consumers in Early County.

Pushing for it: Homeowners in the City of Blakely
Bearing the cost: Consumers in Early County

• Official text (GA HB43)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74807
• LegiScan — HB43https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB43/2026/X1