Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1597: Georgia Dream Expansion and Housing Affordability Act of 2026; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1597 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Dream Expansion and Housing Affordability Act of 2026; enact. Primary sponsor: Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Billy Mitchell (Democratic), Teddy Reese (Democratic), Jasmine Clark (Democratic), Debra Bazemore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 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 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Community Affairs, so as to provide for maximum loan amounts for certain home buying assistance programs; to provide for loan structure and forgiveness; to provide for certain qualifications for eligibility; to provide for certain minimum fund allocation; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Billy Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Teddy Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Jasmine Clark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Debra Bazemore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
“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