Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1362: Public officers; persons having certain financial interest shall be ineligible to hold certain public offices; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1362 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public officers; persons having certain financial interest shall be ineligible to hold certain public offices; provide. Primary sponsor: Jason Ridley (Republican), Trey Rhodes (Republican), James Burchett (Republican), Tyler Smith (Republican), John Corbett (Republican), Jutt Howard (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for eligibility and qualifications for office, so as to provide that persons having certain financial interest shall be ineligible to hold certain public offices; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions for conflicts of interest, so as to prohibit state public officials from having financial interest in certain state contracts or from transacting business with the state; to revise disclosure provisions; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Trey Rhodes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| James Burchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 176 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| John Corbett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 174 |
| Jutt Howard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
“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