Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 429: "Housing for Heroes Act"; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 429 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Housing for Heroes Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Jason T. Dickerson, Larry Walker (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): 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 landlord and tenant in general, so as to limit the monthly income requirement for disabled veterans to qualify as tenants; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason T. Dickerson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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