Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 400: Community Housing Options Increase Cost Efficiency (CHOICE) Act; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 400 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Community Housing Options Increase Cost Efficiency (CHOICE) Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Spencer Frye (Democratic), Phil Olaleye (Democratic), Dale Washburn (Republican), Eric Bell (Democratic), Shea Roberts (Democratic), Gabriel Sanchez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 Titles 12, 32, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, highways, bridges, and ferries, and state government, respectively, so as to provide for a system whereby certain local governments may seek certifications from the Department of Community Affairs upon the enactment of certain policies that can be used to receive priority in grant and loan applications submitted to state agencies; to provide for statutory construction; to provide that the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority give priority to certified local governments when awarding grants and loans; to provide definitions; to provide exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Phil Olaleye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
| Eric Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Shea Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Gabriel Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“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