Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 251: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,"; rent pricing for residential properties; encourage transparency and fairness
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 251 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975,"; rent pricing for residential properties; encourage transparency and fairness. Primary sponsor: Kim Jackson (Democratic), Russ Goodman (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 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 Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties; to prohibit landlords from failing to disclose the total rental price of any residential property and charging deceptive fees for any residential property; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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