Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1188: Commerce and trade; encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1188 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commerce and trade; encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties. Primary sponsor: Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic), Dale Washburn (Republican), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Phil Olaleye (Democratic), Mary Margaret Oliver (Democratic), El-Mahdi Holly (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 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 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from failing to disclose the total rental price of any residential property and charging hidden fees for any residential property; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; 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 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Phil Olaleye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Mary Margaret Oliver | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| El-Mahdi Holly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
“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