Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 812: Buildings and housing; revise process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 812 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Buildings and housing; revise process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes. Primary sponsor: Mike Cheokas (Republican), Trey Rhodes (Republican), Noel Williams (Republican), Rick Jasperse (Republican), Clint Crowe (Republican), Will Wade (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2026): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.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 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes, so as to revise the process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes; to require the approval of the Department of Community Affairs for amendments to such codes; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cheokas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 151 |
| Trey Rhodes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Noel Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 148 |
| Rick Jasperse | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Will Wade | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“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 By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper