Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1212: PFAS Removal and Remediation Promotion Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1212 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PFAS Removal and Remediation Promotion Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Ron Stephens (Republican), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Matt Barton (Republican), Chas Cannon (Republican), John LaHood (Republican), Tyler Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 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 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to specific, business, and occupation taxes, so as to impose an excise tax upon certain proceeds of judgments and settlements intended for the abatement, removal, and remediation of PFAS contamination of land but unused for that purpose; to provide for exceptions; to provide for notice of receipt of damages, filing of returns and payment, and credits; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for notice of excise tax and tax credit to putative PFAS tortfeasors; 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): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Stephens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 164 |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Matt Barton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Chas Cannon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 172 |
| John LaHood | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 175 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
“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