Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 318: Contracts; certain agreements involving parallel pricing coordination as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 318 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on March 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Contracts; certain agreements involving parallel pricing coordination as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, Derek Mallow (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sally Harrell (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 Chapter 8 of Title 13 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to illegal and void contracts generally, so as to prohibit certain agreements involving parallel pricing coordination as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for educational materials informing residents in this state of the provisions of this Act; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“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