Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 272: Landlord and Tenant; requiring tenants to provide income information; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 272 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Landlord and Tenant; requiring tenants to provide income information; prohibit. Primary sponsor: RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Jason Esteves, Nan Orrock (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Doc Rhett (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 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 Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding landlord and tenant, so as to prohibit landlords from requiring tenants to provide income information; to authorize tenants to withhold rent payments under certain conditions; to provide for liability of landlords; to prohibit certain late fees; to provide for habitability; to prohibit retaliation; to provide for fair housing; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Jason Esteves | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Nabilah Parkes | 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
- Senate Read and Referred
- Senate Hopper