Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1225: Contracts; automatic renewal provisions; provide certain consumers a pro rata refund relative to a canceled service contract in the event of a price increase
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1225 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Contracts; automatic renewal provisions; provide certain consumers a pro rata refund relative to a canceled service contract in the event of a price increase. Primary sponsor: Carter Barrett (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Houston Gaines (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Beth Camp (Republican), Jan Jones (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 12 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to automatic renewal provisions, so as to provide to certain consumers a pro rata refund relative to a canceled service contract in the event of a price increase; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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