Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 678: Local government; authorities with less than state-wide jurisdiction shall have the same sovereign immunities as provided to counties; provide
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 678 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local government; authorities with less than state-wide jurisdiction shall have the same sovereign immunities as provided to counties; provide. Primary sponsor: Scott Hilton (Republican), Deborah Silcox (Republican), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), John LaHood (Republican), Tim Fleming (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 28, 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 80 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties, municipal corporations, and other government entities, so as to provide that authorities with less than state-wide jurisdiction shall have the same sovereign immunities as provided to counties; to provide a definition; to provide that officers and employees of such authorities in the conduct of their official duties shall have the same official immunities as provided to officers and employees of a county performing duties on behalf of such county; to provide for legislative intent; to provide limitations on the amounts and types of damages and interest recoverable against an authority; to provide for applicability; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Hilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Deborah Silcox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| John LaHood | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 175 |
| Tim Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
“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