Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1165: Georgia Urban Sustainable Gardens Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1165 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Urban Sustainable Gardens Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Sandra Scott (Democratic), Mike Cameron (Republican), Viola Davis (Democratic), Kim Schofield (Democratic), Rhonda Taylor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 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 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Department of Community Affairs, so as to require such department to compile a list of state owned real property that may be used for community gardens; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of community gardens in certain municipalities; to provide requirements for such community gardens; to provide for funding of such community gardens by the municipality; to authorize the lease or other availability of state owned real property for use as community gardens; to provide for construction; to require cooperation from state agencies; to provide for definitions; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Mike Cameron | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Rhonda Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
“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