Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 184: "Georgia Anti-Squatting Act of 2025"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 184 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Georgia Anti-Squatting Act of 2025"; enact. Primary sponsor: John Albers (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Carden Summers (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Senate Read and Referred.
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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 Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide that a person must show certain documentation upon receipt of a citation for unlawful squatting; to provide for a penalty; to amend Code Section 16-9-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to penalties for forgery, so as to provide for a penalty for forgery cases related to the offense of unlawful squatting; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to provide for certain guest ejectment procedures for innkeepers; to provide for an affidavit; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Carden Summers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“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 Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper