Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 725: Property; certain rental agreements; provide landlord duties
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 725 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Property; certain rental agreements; provide landlord duties. Primary sponsor: Terry Cummings (Democratic), Spencer Frye (Democratic), Dale Washburn (Republican), David Wilkerson (Democratic), Michael Smith (Democratic), Dexter Sharper. Most recent recorded action (March 10, 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 44-7-13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord's duties as to repairs and improvements, so as to provide for landlord duties regarding certain rental agreements; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Spencer Frye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 122 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
| David Wilkerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Michael Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Dexter Sharper | 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