Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1153: Revenue and taxation; tax credit for newly constructed residences built by a residential contractor or builder that are sold to taxpayers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1153 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revenue and taxation; tax credit for newly constructed residences built by a residential contractor or builder that are sold to taxpayers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income; provide. Primary sponsor: Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Akbar Ali (Democratic), Mary Frances Williams (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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 Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to provide a tax credit for newly constructed residences built by a residential contractor or builder that are sold to taxpayers earning no more than 80 percent of the area median income; to provide for application and approval; to provide for rules, regulations, and forms; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Akbar Ali | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 106 |
| Mary Frances Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
“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