Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 189: Notaries public; limitations regarding certain notarial acts; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 189 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Notaries public; limitations regarding certain notarial acts; provide. Primary sponsor: Marvin Lim (Democratic), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Karen Lupton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): 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 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to notaries public, so as to provide for limitations regarding certain notarial acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Karen Lupton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 83 |
“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