Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 708: Renters' Bill of Rights Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 708 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Renters' Bill of Rights Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Solomon Adesanya (Democratic), Terry Cummings (Democratic), Marvin Lim (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 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 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for the deduction of the costs of certain repairs from rental payments; to revise the time required for answers; to revise provisions concerning the effectiveness of writs of possession; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomon Adesanya | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Terry Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Marvin Lim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“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