Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1369: Law and statutes; effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise provisions
Introduced Official data
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Plain-language summary
HB 1369 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law and statutes; effect and enforcement of foreign laws; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: David Clark (Republican), Josh Bonner (Republican), Carter Barrett (Republican), Jordan Ridley (Republican), Mitchell Horner (Republican), Alan Powell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 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 3 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to laws and statutes, so as to revise provisions relating to the effect and enforcement of foreign laws; to provide that no court, arbitration panel, administrative agency, or other tribunal shall enforce a foreign law if doing so would violate a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution or the Georgia Constitution; to provide for definitions; to provide for exceptions; to change provisions relating to forum non conveniens; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding venue, so as to provide for a cross-reference; 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): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Clark | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Josh Bonner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Carter Barrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Jordan Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Mitchell Horner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“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