Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1036: Property Rights Through the Ballot Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1036 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Property Rights Through the Ballot Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandra Scott (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Rhonda Taylor (Democratic), Sylvia Wayfer (Democratic), Imani Barnes (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 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to establish a binding referendum process allowing homeowners residing in communities governed by property owners' or homeowners' associations to vote on the continuation or dissolution of such associations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the legal effects of dissolution; to require transparency, nonretaliation, and consumer protections; to provide for the transition of essential shared infrastructure; to provide for enforcement and remedies; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Rhonda Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Sylvia Wayfer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Imani Barnes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
“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