Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1042: Real Estate Security and Title Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1042 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Real Estate Security and Title Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Matt Reeves (Republican), Stan Gunter (Republican), Tyler Smith (Republican), Stacey Evans (Democratic), Omari Crawford (Democratic), Trey Kelley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 9, 15, and 23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, courts, and equity, respectively, so as to provide for certain purchasers at judicial sales to submit a credit bid; to provide for the removal of the restriction on personally identifiable information after the death of a protected person; to provide penalties; to provide for the qualification of special masters in certain quiet title actions; to provide for definitions; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Stan Gunter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Omari Crawford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Trey Kelley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
“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 By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper