Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1046: Corporations, partnerships, and associations; restrict powers to only the powers the General Assembly expressly grants
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Plain-language summary
HB 1046 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Corporations, partnerships, and associations; restrict powers to only the powers the General Assembly expressly grants. Primary sponsor: Spencer Frye (Democratic), Shea Roberts (Democratic), Eric Gisler (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Eric Bell (Democratic), Bryce Berry (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 Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to restrict the powers of business corporations, nonprofit corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies to only the powers the General Assembly expressly grants; to prohibit business corporations, nonprofit corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies from engaging in ballot issue activity and election activity; to provide for civil enforcement and enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for equitable remedies; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Eric Gisler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Bryce Berry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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