Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 409: Income tax; exempt all retirement income received as retirement benefits in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 409 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Income tax; exempt all retirement income received as retirement benefits in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components. Primary sponsor: Carl Gilliard (Democratic), Derrick Jackson (Democratic), Angela Moore (Democratic), Lynn Heffner. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 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 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to exempt from taxation all retirement income received as retirement benefits derived from service in the armed forces of the United States or the reserve components thereof; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 162 |
| Derrick Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 68 |
| Angela Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Lynn Heffner | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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