Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 289: Courts; remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations; provide
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 289 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts; remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations; provide. Primary sponsor: Joseph Gullett (Republican), Chuck Efstration (Republican), Bruce Williamson (Republican), Todd Jones (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Stacey Evans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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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 Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts and general provisions regarding notaries public, respectively, so as to provide for remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations; to provide requirements for electronic journaling; to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," recording of deeds and other real property transactions and inspection of public records, respectively, so as to provide for an unfair or deceptive practice in consumer transactions in the recording of certain residential real estate documents; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Chuck Efstration | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Bruce Williamson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Todd Jones | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Stacey Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
“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 By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper