Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1235: Elections; candidates and certain committees that receive more than 50 percent of their funding from non-Georgia persons shall provide certain notices on their campaign advertisements; provide
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1235 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Elections; candidates and certain committees that receive more than 50 percent of their funding from non-Georgia persons shall provide certain notices on their campaign advertisements; provide. Primary sponsor: Scott Hilton (Republican), Martin Momtahan (Republican), Matt Reeves (Republican), Joseph Gullett (Republican), Tangie Herring (Democratic), Sandy Donatucci (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 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 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to government transparency and campaign finance, so as to provide that candidates, campaign committees, independent committees, and leadership committees that receive more than 50 percent of their funding from non-Georgia persons shall provide certain notices on their campaign advertisements; to provide for definitions; to provide that candidates and campaign committees shall provide certain disclosures on their websites with regard to the percentages of out-of-state and in-state funding received by the candidate or campaign committee; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Martin Momtahan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Tangie Herring | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 145 |
| Sandy Donatucci | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
“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