Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1224: Contracts; termination of certain automatic renewal provisions; reduce applicable period
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1224 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Contracts; termination of certain automatic renewal provisions; reduce applicable period. Primary sponsor: Jan Jones (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Houston Gaines (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Beth Camp (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to reduce the applicable period for termination of certain automatic renewal provisions; to provide to consumers an option of having the service contract terminate after its specified period; 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 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Carter Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Chuck Efstration | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Houston Gaines | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
“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- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper