Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 300: Professions and businesses; pawnbrokers to exclude motor vehicle certificates of title from pawn transactions; revise provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 300 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Professions and businesses; pawnbrokers to exclude motor vehicle certificates of title from pawn transactions; revise provisions. Primary sponsor: Matt Dubnik (Republican), Josh Bonner (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Emory Dunahoo (Republican), Beth Camp (Republican), Joseph Gullett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 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 Titles 43 and 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses and property, respectively, so as to revise provisions relating to pawnbrokers to exclude motor vehicle certificates of title from pawn transactions; to remove provisions stating that possession of a motor vehicle certificate of title by pawnbrokers is deemed to be possession of the motor vehicle; to remove references to pawnbrokers repossessing motor vehicles; to remove the ability of pawnbrokers to charge fees relating to registering liens on motor vehicle certificates of title and repossessing motor vehicles; to remove requirements relating to the disclosure of such fees; to revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dubnik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Josh Bonner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Lee Hawkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Emory Dunahoo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
“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