Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1497: Georgia Home Title Protection and Deed Fraud Prevention Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1497 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Home Title Protection and Deed Fraud Prevention Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Mary Ann Santos (Democratic), Long Tran (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Dale Washburn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions, so as to provide for a statement form regarding the effect of quitclaim deeds; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Santos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
“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