Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1347: Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law; provide certain retirement systems the option to invest in real estate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1347 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law; provide certain retirement systems the option to invest in real estate. Primary sponsor: Brad Thomas (Republican), John Carson (Republican), Chris Erwin (Republican), Lehman Franklin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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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 Article 7 of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law," so as to provide certain retirement systems the option to invest in real estate; to provide for an increase in certain retirement systems allowable alternative investments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| John Carson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Chris Erwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Lehman Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 160 |
“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
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper