HB 1396: State government; require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

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 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to require certain privately funded organizations that operate a shelter or provide outreach services to homeless individuals within 1,000 feet of schools, public parks, public playgrounds, or certain child care facilities to participate in the Georgia Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); to provide violations and for noncriminal citations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for a territory of applicability; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 2, 2026House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub As Amended
2. March 27, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended
3. March 27, 2026Senate Third Read
4. March 27, 2026Senate Taken from Table
5. March 27, 2026Senate Tabled
6. March 19, 2026Senate Read Second Time
7. March 18, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported
8. March 4, 2026Senate Read and Referred
9. March 3, 2026House Passed/Adopted
10. March 3, 2026House Third Readers
11. February 24, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported
12. February 24, 2026House Second Readers

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