Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 512: "Consumer Inflation Reduction and Tax Fairness 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 512 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Consumer Inflation Reduction and Tax Fairness Act"; enact. Primary sponsor: Drew Echols (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Blake Tillery (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 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 Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to provide for a limitation on interchange fees charged by payment card networks for credit or debit card transactions at retailers; to provide requirements for payment card networks in relation to such interchange fees; to provide for a civil penalty; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Blake Tillery | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tim Bearden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
“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