Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 683: Buildings and housing; residential fire sprinkler requirements; provisions
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 683 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Buildings and housing; residential fire sprinkler requirements; provisions. Primary sponsor: Joseph Gullett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 Code Section 8-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain residential fire sprinkler requirements prohibited, so as to provide that although neither the state residential and fire building code nor any residential fire and building code shall include a requirement that fire sprinklers be installed in single-family or residential buildings, local fire ordinances may require fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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