Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1473: Local government; prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development

Introduced Last action March 4, 2026: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 1473 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development. Primary sponsor: Tyler Smith (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Lehman Franklin (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Mike Cheokas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tyler Smith (Republican); Jason Ridley (Republican); Lehman Franklin (Republican); Mitchell Scoggins (Republican); and 1 more.