Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 559: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit

In committee Last action February 25, 2026: Senate Read and Referred

Plain-language summary

SB 559 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Sally Harrell (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, David Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Senate Read and Referred.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sheikh Rahman (Democratic); Donzella James (Democratic); Harold Jones (Democratic); Sonya Halpern (Democratic); and 19 more.