Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1473: Local government; prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1473 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development. Primary sponsor: Tyler Smith (Republican), Jason Ridley (Republican), Lehman Franklin (Republican), Mitchell Scoggins (Republican), Mike Cheokas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to prohibit elected officials of a county, municipal corporation, or any county-municipal consolidated government from entering into nondisclosure agreements with private entities relating to economic development; to provide for governing authorities to require the completion of an independent impact analysis before an official vote or action can be taken; to provide for requirements of such independent impact analysis; to provide for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Jason Ridley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Lehman Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 160 |
| Mitchell Scoggins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Mike Cheokas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 151 |
“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