HR1236: HR1236 Georgia E-Commerce Auto Dealers Association; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Georgia E-Commerce Auto Dealers Association (GeCADA), a trade group representing more than 4,000 licensed used motor vehicle dealers who sell cars using an online, or e-commerce, business model. The resolution describes GeCADA's history (it grew out of the Georgia Auto Broker Association, founded in 2016, and was updated in 2025) and praises the group's work supporting small business owners, promoting compliance with Georgia law, and advocating for reasonable regulations for online auto dealers. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to GeCADA. It does not create, change, or repeal any statute.

• Formally recognizes the Georgia E-Commerce Auto Dealers Association as the representative trade group for the state's e-commerce used motor vehicle dealers.
• Commends the association for its work on entrepreneurship, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, and economic growth.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, penalties, or funding; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.

The resolution directly names the Georgia E-Commerce Auto Dealers Association and the online used car dealers it represents. It does not impose obligations on consumers, other businesses, or state agencies.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it has no direct legal effect on dealers, consumers, or regulators. Its main real-world impact is symbolic: a public, on-the-record acknowledgment from the Georgia House of an industry group and its role in the used car market.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe GeCADA as representing over 4,000 licensed e-commerce used vehicle dealers, most operating small businesses.
• It states GeCADA succeeded the Georgia Auto Broker Association (GABA), founded in 2016, rebranded in 2025 to reflect the e-commerce model.
• The resolving clause has the House recognize GeCADA as the representative trade association and commend it for compliance and consumer protection efforts.
• A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to GeCADA.

1. 2026-02-04House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-04House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-04House Hopper (House)

• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)Primary sponsor
• Demetrius Douglas (D, HD-078)
• Kimberly New (R, HD-040)
• Danny Mathis (R, HD-133)
• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)
• Kimberly Alexander (D, HD-066)

• used car dealers
• small business
• e-commerce
• auto industry regulation