Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1105: Ad valorem tax; education purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals who are 65 years of age or older; provide exemption
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1105 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ad valorem tax; education purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals who are 65 years of age or older; provide exemption. Primary sponsor: Dale Washburn (Republican), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), Sandy Donatucci (Republican), Martin Momtahan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 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 Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to tax exemptions, so as to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for education purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals who are 65 years of age or older; to specify certain terms, conditions, and procedures relating thereto; to provide for applicability; to provide that falsifying information with regard to such exemption shall be unlawful; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for a referendum; to provide for effective dates, automatic repeal, mandatory execution of election, and judicial remedies regarding failure to comply; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
| Emory Dunahoo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Mitchell Scoggins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Martin Momtahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
“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