Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1222: Property; regulation of specialized land transactions; provide issuance of statements of accounts
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1222 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Property; regulation of specialized land transactions; provide issuance of statements of accounts. Primary sponsor: Regina Lewis-Ward (Democratic), Alan Powell (Republican), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic), Dale Washburn (Republican), Billy Mitchell (Democratic), Clint Crowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for the issuance of statements of accounts; to provide for information required in and the manner of requesting and providing such statements; to provide for the effect of failure to furnish such statements as required; to amend Code Section 44-14-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fee for a future conveyance and limited circumstances relative to property, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina Lewis-Ward | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
“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 Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper