Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 576: Commerce and trade; require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms by delayed
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 576 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Commerce and trade; require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms by delayed. Primary sponsor: Al Williams (Democratic), Tyler Smith (Republican), Eddie Lumsden (Republican), Mack Jackson (Democratic), Carolyn Hugley (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.
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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 Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms be delayed; to provide for the cancellation of such transactions during such delay period; to provide for penalties; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Tyler Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Eddie Lumsden | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Mack Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
| Carolyn Hugley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
“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- House Withdrawn, Recommitted
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper