Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 106: Landlord and Tenant; Code Section 44-7-19; repeal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 106 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Landlord and Tenant; Code Section 44-7-19; repeal. Primary sponsor: Donzella James (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Gail Davenport (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted.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 Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant in general, so as to repeal Code Section 44-7-19, relating to restrictions on rent regulation by local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Withdrawn & Recommitted
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper