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

Georgia would stop people from filing class lawsuits to get back property tax overcharges, so they could not sue the state for refunds.

Citizens lose a powerful tool to get money back from mistaken tax bills, while the state keeps the cash and avoids paying large refunds.

Government Power

• Accountability (hurts) — rightRemoved. Limits ability to hold government accountable for tax overcharges
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — rightRemoved. Reduces taxpayers' right to sue for refunds
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — costShift. Cost of overcharged taxes stays with taxpayers
• Process Transparency (hurts) — . Less public scrutiny of tax refund disputes
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — . No new funding or spending changes

• Official text (GA SB584)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73640
• LegiScan — SB584https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SB584/2025

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 Albany‑Dougherty Authority would be immune from many lawsuits and get tax breaks, so ordinary people could pay more if things go wrong.

Citizens should watch this bill because its immunity and tax exemptions could protect developers and shift financial risk onto taxpayers, limiting community control over city projects.

Construction

• Accountability (hurts) — immunity reduces oversight. Authority cannot be sued, limiting accountability
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — immunity cuts right to sue. People lose ability to take authority to court
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — tax exemptions shift cost to taxpayers. Authority property not taxed, public funds used
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no clear changes to transparency. Bill restates rules but does not add openness
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — revenue bonds may increase public debt. Authority can issue bonds, burdening taxpayers

• Official text (GA HB548)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70585
• LegiScan — HB548https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB548/2025

The authority could issue bonds and be immune from lawsuits, so people could not sue it for mistakes.

The bill could stop residents from suing the authority if a project goes wrong, leaving them to pay for any damage with their taxes.

Government Power

• Accountability (hurts) — tort immunity reduces accountability. authority cannot be sued for damages
• Rights & Protections (hurts) — removes right to sue. citizens lose ability to take authority to court
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — cost shifts to taxpayers. bond debt may be paid by public funds
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no clear transparency changes. text does not specify new reporting
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — public financing of authority projects. revenue bonds backed by public trust

• Official text (GA HB1523)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73944
• LegiScan — HB1523https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1523/2025

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

This bill would let Toccoa homeowners pay less property tax, paid for by a new sales tax, if voters approve it.

This bill would mean Toccoa homeowners could pay less on their property taxes. The money to cover this tax break would come from a new sales tax that everyone in Stephens County would pay when they buy things. While homeowners might save money, everyone else would pay more in sales tax. The bill did not pass the House, but it could come back. People should think about if a new sales tax is the best way to help homeowners.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill focuses on changing how taxes are collected and distributed, not on holding specific parties accountable.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects homeowners from high property taxes. The bill would provide a homestead exemption, meaning homeowners would pay less in property taxes, protecting their finances.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost from homeowners to all consumers. The bill would create a new sales tax in Stephens County to pay for the property tax break for Toccoa homeowners. This means all shoppers, not just homeowners, would pay more.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Requires voter approval. The bill requires a referendum, meaning voters would get to decide if these changes happen.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — New sales tax funds property tax break. A new local sales tax would be used to fund a property tax exemption, shifting the funding source from property owners to all consumers.

Pushing for it: Toccoa homeowners
Bearing the cost: Stephens County consumers

• Official text (GA HB6)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74761
• LegiScan — HB6https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB6/2026/X1

This bill would let Webster County homeowners pay less property tax if voters approve a new sales tax to cover the cost.

This bill would give Webster County homeowners a big break on their property taxes. It would mean they would not have to pay property taxes on the value of their home. But, to make this happen, people in Webster County would have to vote to add a new sales tax. This new sales tax would pay for the property tax break. So, while homeowners would save money, everyone who buys things in Webster County would pay a little more in sales tax. It is important to know that this bill is still being talked about and is not a law yet.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact on accountability.. This bill focuses on tax structure changes, not on holding specific entities accountable for actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects homeowners from property tax burden.. Homeowners would be protected from paying property taxes on the assessed value of their homes, which is a financial protection.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts cost from property owners to all consumers.. The property tax exemption for homeowners would be funded by a new sales tax, meaning all consumers in Webster County, including those who do not own homes, would bear the cost.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Requires voter approval through a referendum.. The bill clearly states that the new sales tax and the homestead exemption would require approval by Webster County voters in a referendum, ensuring public input.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Funds homeowner benefit with a new sales tax.. The funding mechanism for the homestead exemption is a new sales tax, which can disproportionately affect lower-income individuals by increasing the cost of everyday goods.

Pushing for it: Webster County homeowners
Bearing the cost: Consumers in Webster County

• Official text (GA HB35)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74792
• LegiScan — HB35https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB35/2026/X1

This bill would let Emerson homeowners pay less property tax by using money from a new sales tax in Bartow County.

This bill would help homeowners in Emerson by lowering their property taxes. The money to make up for this would come from a new sales tax in Bartow County. This means people who buy things in Bartow County, including Emerson homeowners, would pay a little more in sales tax. The bill failed recently but was reconsidered, showing it still has some support. People should watch if it comes up again.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No direct impact on accountability.. The bill does not directly change how officials are held accountable for their actions.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on rights.. The bill does not remove or add any specific rights or protections for ordinary people.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Shifts funding from property taxes to a new sales tax.. The bill would create a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) in Bartow County to fund the homestead exemption, meaning consumers would pay more in sales tax instead of homeowners paying property tax.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Requires a public vote on the new sales tax.. The bill provides for a referendum, meaning voters would get to decide on the new sales tax that funds the property tax break.
• Funding Tilt (hurts) — Reduces property tax burden for homeowners, funded by sales tax.. The bill provides a homestead exemption from City of Emerson ad valorem taxes, funded by a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST) within the special district conterminous with Bartow County.

Pushing for it: Homeowners in Emerson
Bearing the cost: Consumers in Bartow County

• Official text (GA HB45)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74809
• LegiScan — HB45https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB45/2026/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 stop big companies from owning too many homes, which could make it easier for regular people to buy a house.

This bill would help regular families by making it harder for big companies to buy up many homes. When companies own lots of houses, it can make homes more expensive for families who want to buy. This bill tries to keep more homes available for people, not just for big businesses to rent out. Some might say that companies owning homes helps provide rental options, but this bill focuses on keeping home ownership within reach for individuals. It is important to pay attention to this bill now because it is still moving through the legislature and could change how many homes are available for regular people to buy in Georgia.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases accountability for large property owners.. The bill would make businesses accountable by setting limits on how many homes they can own.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects the right of individuals to access housing.. It would protect regular people's ability to buy homes by limiting how many properties big companies can own.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No clear cost shift mentioned.. The bill does not clearly shift costs to or from ordinary people.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No impact on legislative transparency.. The bill does not change how transparent the lawmaking process is.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes mentioned.. The bill does not mention any specific funding changes or tilts.

Pushing for it: Regular people who paid rent unlawfully
Bearing the cost: Business enterprises that break the rules

• Official text (GA HB555)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70600
• LegiScan — HB555https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB555/2025

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 give companies money back on their taxes if they pay workers a living wage, helping people earn more.

This bill wants to use tax money to help companies pay their workers enough to live on. If it passes, more people in Georgia could get a raise and have an easier time paying for things like food and housing. This could make life better for many families. It is important to know that the state would give up some tax money to make this happen.

Businesses

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. This bill focuses on incentives, not on holding anyone accountable for past actions.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps workers. By encouraging higher wages, this bill could help protect workers' ability to afford basic needs.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State budget impact. The state of Georgia would lose some tax money by giving these credits, but it aims to help workers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Early stage. The bill is newly introduced, so there is no special transparency issue yet.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds better pay. This bill would use tax credits to encourage businesses to pay workers a living wage.

Pushing for it: Businesses that pay living wages
Bearing the cost: Georgia state budget

• Official text (GA HB1326)https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73257
• LegiScan — HB1326https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HB1326/2025