Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB 942 — Ad valorem tax; public property owned by a political subdivision outside of its territorial limits; limit an exemption

Last action — House Postponed

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to limit an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public property owned by a political subdivision outside of its territorial limits that is developed by grading or other improvements to the extent of at least 25 percent of the total land area and has facilities actively used for a public or governmental purpose; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Postponed

  2. House Postponed

  3. House Postponed

  4. House Postponed

  5. House Committee Favorably Reported

  6. House Second Readers

  7. House First Readers

  8. House Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (244)

244 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 942 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to limit an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public property owned by a political subdivision outside of its territorial limits that is developed by grading or other improvements to the extent of at least 25 percent of the total land area and has facilities actively used for a public or governmental purpose; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 942?
HB 942 is sponsored by Sandra Scott (Democrat), Eric Bell (Democrat), and Rhonda Burnough (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 942?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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