Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1035: Georgia Homeownership Protection Act of 2026; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1035 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Homeownership Protection Act of 2026; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandra Scott (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Gerald Greene (Republican), Rhonda Taylor (Democratic), David Huddleston (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 Titles 36, 44, 46, and 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, property, public utilities and public transportation, and revenue and taxation, respectively, so as to prohibit local governments from adding unpaid service charges to the ad valorem tax roll for purposes of tax execution or tax sale of an owner occupied dwelling; to provide for civil remedies and penalties; to make conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
| Rhonda Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| David Huddleston | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 72 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper