Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1451: Community Affairs, Department of; local governments and nonprofit organizations to incentivize households to relocate from outside this state to local governments in this state; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1451 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Community Affairs, Department of; local governments and nonprofit organizations to incentivize households to relocate from outside this state to local governments in this state; provide. Primary sponsor: Katie Dempsey (Republican), Leesa Hagan (Republican), Carmen Rice (Republican), Gerald Greene (Republican), Joe Campbell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 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 Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to provide for local governments and nonprofit organizations to incentivize households to relocate from outside this state to local governments in this state; to provide for a grant program administered by the Department of Community Affairs; to provide for eligibility criteria; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Dempsey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Leesa Hagan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 156 |
| Carmen Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Gerald Greene | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 154 |
| Joe Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 171 |
“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