Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 559: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 559 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit. Primary sponsor: Sheikh Rahman (Democratic), Donzella James (Democratic), Harold Jones (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic), Nikki Merritt (Democratic), Derek Mallow (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Ed Harbison (Democratic), Jaha Howard (Democratic), Freddie Powell Sims, Sally Harrell (Democratic), Elena Parent (Democratic), Kim Jackson (Democratic), Nan Orrock (Democratic), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), Kenya Wicks (Democratic), Doc Rhett (Democratic), Randal Mangham (Democratic), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Josh McLaurin (Democratic), Nabilah Parkes, David Lucas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 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, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; to prohibit rental property owners or managers from setting or adjusting rental prices, lease renewal terms, occupancy levels, or other lease terms and conditions based on recommendations from software, data analytics service, or algorithmic devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Donzella James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Harold Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Nikki Merritt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Derek Mallow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Ed Harbison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jaha Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Freddie Powell Sims | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sally Harrell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Elena Parent | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Kim Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Nan Orrock | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kenya Wicks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Doc Rhett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Randal Mangham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 55 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Josh McLaurin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nabilah Parkes | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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