Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1017: Property; prohibit certain business enterprises from purchasing or acquiring an interest in a single-family residential property
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1017 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Property; prohibit certain business enterprises from purchasing or acquiring an interest in a single-family residential property. Primary sponsor: Dar'shun Kendrick (Democratic), Stacey Evans (Democratic), Jasmine Clark (Democratic), Park Cannon (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 and Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions and ad valorem taxation of property, respectively, so as to prohibit certain business enterprises from purchasing or acquiring an interest in a single-family residential property; to provide for construction; to provide for the assessment of real property purchased or acquired by certain business enterprises at 100 percent of its fair market value; to provide for penalties; to provide for certification of ownership; to provide for forms and applications; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeal; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dar'shun Kendrick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Jasmine Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Park Cannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper