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40 bills for “Civil practice”.
Civil practice; compensation for receivers; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House Judiciary Committee substitute for HB 1348 would update how much Georgia courts can pay receivers who manage assets in civil cases, adding a new fee tier for larger funds and an overall 5 percent cap on total compensation.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 8 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to receivers relative to civil practice …
Civil Practice Act; scheduling of civil trials; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1407 would set detailed new rules for how Georgia courts schedule and call civil jury trials, including calendar deadlines, notice periods, and priority rules for attorneys with multiple cases.
… Article 6 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trials under the "Civil Practice Act," is amended by revising Code …
Civil practice; tolling of limitations; provide for surviving relatives in wrongful death actions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would extend a legal pause on the filing deadline for wrongful death lawsuits, allowing surviving relatives of crime victims to wait until a related criminal case is resolved before their filing clock resumes.
The House Committee on Judiciary offers the following substitute to HB 1160: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Article 5 of Chapter 3 of Title …
Holidays; first day of the legislative session each year as Civility Day; designate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would designate the first day of each year's legislative session as 'Civility Day,' with legislative findings encouraging respectful conduct among lawmakers.
… highest standards of civility, honesty, and mutual respect, not only with each other but with those they serve; (7) Civility includes the following practices: (A) Be considerate of …
Civil practice; certain alleged acts by clergy members; extend statute of limitations
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1479, known as Hayle's Law, would give adult survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members far more time to sue, and would revive some old claims that are currently time-barred.
… The pretrial finding required pursuant to this paragraph shall be made within six months of the filing of the civil action. (c) If a civil action for recovery …
Civil practice; require depositions to be taken before certified court reporters
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1208 would require that depositions taken in Georgia be conducted before a certified court reporter, removing the older option of stenographic recording without that certification.
House Bill 1208 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Gunter of the 8th, Burchett of the 176th, Leverett of the 123rd, Smith of the 18th, Kelley of …
Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge; Fulton County; dedicate
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would name the Interstate 85/75 bridge over Edgewood Avenue Southeast in Fulton County the Dr. Roy Charles Bell Memorial Bridge, honoring the Atlanta dentist and civil rights figure.
… Bell was one of the first African Americans to practice dentistry in Atlanta and in 1964 he filed a lawsuit that led to the end of segregation of …
Housing; discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; prohibit
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 135 would add hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists to Georgia's legal definition of race, extending anti-discrimination protections against them in housing, public schools, and employment.
… employment practices, respectively, so as to prohibit discrimination based on hairstyles associated with race, color, or national origin; to provide for definitions; to provide for a civil cause …
Sagers, Richard B.; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution honors the life of Richard B. Sagers, a Black trucking pioneer and civil rights litigant from Georgia, on the 32nd anniversary of his death.
… Yellow Freight System in 1972 under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, exposing discriminatory hiring practices and securing a legal victory that helped dismantle racial inequalities in the …
Trade Practices; surveillance based price discrimination and surveillance based wage discrimination; prohibit
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would ban businesses from using automated systems to charge individualized prices or set individualized wages based on personal surveillance data collected about consumers or workers.
… or practice. (b) The Attorney General or any district attorney may bring a civil action on behalf of the state to seek the imposition of civil penalties as …
Consumer Inflation Reduction and Tax Fairness Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 431 would bar payment card networks in Georgia from charging interchange fees on the sales tax portion of credit and debit card purchases, requiring fees to be based only on the actual price of goods or services.
… 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," is amended by …
Civil practice; ad valorem taxation of property; prohibit class action suits by taxpayers for refunds
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would bar taxpayers from banding together in class action lawsuits to seek refunds of property taxes or license fees from counties and cities, requiring each taxpayer to pursue a refund individually.
House Bill 1483 By: Representative Stephens of the 164th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Code Section 9-11-23 and Article 7 of Chapter …
Civil Practice; substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 68 rewrites large parts of Georgia's civil lawsuit rules, changing how lawyers can argue pain-and-suffering damages, creating a new legal standard for negligent security lawsuits, letting juries hear evidence of seat belt non-use, and changing what medical bills injured plaintiffs can recover.
… Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, is amended by revising Code Section 9-10-184, relating to value of pain and …
"Consumer Inflation Reduction and Tax Fairness Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would stop payment card networks like Visa and Mastercard from charging interchange fees on the sales tax portion of credit and debit card purchases, requiring refunds or fee exclusions for taxes.
… 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," is amended by …
Professional and businesses; authorize certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform artificial insemination
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 329 would let certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants perform artificial insemination in Georgia, expanding a task currently limited to licensed physicians and surgeons.
… Annotated, relating to medical practice, is amended by revising Code Section 43-34-37, relating to persons authorized to perform artificial insemination and civil liability of physician or …
Georgia Civil Rights Act of 2025; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 670 would create Georgia's first comprehensive state civil rights law, adding protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation and age to housing, employment, and public accommodations, and banning racial profiling by police.
… about to engage in any act or practice prohibited by subsection (b) of Code Section 10-16-3, a civil action for preventive relief, including an application for …
Georgia Taxpayer Privacy Protection Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 874 would bar Georgia tax officials from including taxpayers' phone numbers in property tax rolls, assessment records, or any data sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties.
… a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.00. </ins> <ins>(d) Any violation of this article shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice under Part …
"Georgia Civil Rights Act of 2025"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill, the "Georgia Civil Rights Act of 2025," would create statewide bans on discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and employment based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and other traits, and would outlaw racial profiling by police.
… about to engage in any act or practice prohibited by subsection (b) of Code Section 10-16-3, a civil action for preventive relief, including an application for …
Roberts, Dr. Terrence J.; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Terrence J. Roberts, one of the Little Rock Nine, for his decades of work in psychology, education and civil rights advocacy.
… Roberts, a distinguished psychologist, educator, and civil rights activist, played a pivotal role in American history as one of the Little Rock Nine, the courageous group of African …
House Study Committee on Civil Rights Protections; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House resolution would create a five-member study committee to examine whether Georgia should adopt comprehensive state civil rights laws covering employment, housing, public accommodations, and public services.
… public services in Georgia; (C) Reviewing civil rights laws from other states and federal civil rights statutes for guidance on best practices; (D) Assessing enforcement mechanisms, including, but …
Education; discrimination on the basis of an individual's race due to a protective hairstyle, or length thereof, in any student dress or grooming policy; prohibit
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would bar schools and colleges that receive state money or enroll students getting state financial aid from discriminating against students based on protective hairstyles like braids, locs, twists, and afros.
… This term shall not include any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, or denial or any other act or practice of …
Senate Civil Rights Protections Study Committee; create
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution creates a five-member Senate Civil Rights Protections Study Committee to examine Georgia's anti-discrimination laws and recommend possible new legislation before disbanding in December 2025.
… public services in Georgia; (C) Reviewing civil rights laws from other states and federal civil rights statutes for guidance on best practices; (D) Assessing enforcement mechanisms, including, but …
Original 33 Memorial Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 303 directs the state to place a monument on the Georgia capitol grounds or another prominent site honoring the Original 33, the Black legislators expelled from the General Assembly in 1868, once private funding is available.
… concerns warrant postponement, such monument shall be procured and placed as soon as practicable." </ins> SECTION 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act …
Criminal procedure; scent of marijuana, cannabis, or hemp; provide imitations on stops, searches, seizures, or arrests
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would bar police from stopping, searching, or arresting someone based only on the smell of marijuana, cannabis, or hemp, whether burnt or not.
House Bill 496 By: Representatives Clark of the 108th, Miller of the 62nd, Ridley of the 22nd, Jackson of the 68th, and Kendrick of the 95th A BILL …
Contracts; certain agreements involving parallel pricing coordination as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; prohibit
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would ban landlords from using shared pricing algorithms or agreements to coordinate rental prices on residential properties, making such deals unenforceable and subject to a $1,000 civil penalty per violation.
… The civil penalty provided for in this subsection shall be recoverable in a civil action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction by the Attorney General or any …
Menstrual Data Privacy and Protection Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would create new privacy rules for menstrual and reproductive health data collected by apps, pharmacies, and health providers, requiring explicit consent before collecting or sharing it and banning its sale.
… Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, is amended by enacting a new article to read …
Appellate practice; digital recording of certain trial proceedings; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 179 would let Georgia trial courts use digital audio or video recording systems instead of a live court reporter for many felony, misdemeanor, and civil proceedings, with specific rules for the most serious felony and death penalty cases.
… Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice, is amended by revising Code Section 5-6-41 …
"Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 36 creates a Georgia Religious Freedom Restoration Act, requiring state and local governments to show a compelling reason before substantially burdening a person's religious practice.
… central to, a system of religious belief, including, but not limited to, the practice or observance of religion under Paragraphs III and IV of Section I, Article I …
Coroners; the pronouncement of death by paramedics and emergency medical technicians; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 582 would let paramedics and emergency medical technicians pronounce someone dead when a coroner or medical examiner has delegated that authority to them, adding EMS workers to the short list of Georgia professionals who can make that call.
… the provisions of this subsection shall not be liable for damages in any civil action or subject to prosecution in any criminal proceeding for such act." </ins> SECTION …
Person, Charles; condolences
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Senate resolution honors the late Charles Person, one of the original 1961 Freedom Riders, and offers condolences to his family and friends.
… and practices in the United States; and WHEREAS, Charles Person's bravery and resilience, alongside his fellow Freedom Riders, played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement …
Commerce and trade; procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to vehicle value protection agreements; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB504 would create new state rules for vehicle value protection agreements, the add-on contracts sold with car purchases that promise a payout if the car is totaled or stolen, requiring insurance backing, disclosures, and cancellation rights.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices …
Georgia Survivor Justice Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 582, the Georgia Survivor Justice Act, lets defendants and already-sentenced people use evidence of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse by an alleged victim to support self-defense claims and seek reduced sentences, while also rewriting the oath and misconduct rules for Georgia peace officers.
… of this state, including, but not limited to, civil, criminal, juvenile, or administrative hearings. (4) 'Victim centered practice' or 'practice' means a gathering in which parties gather to …
Professions and businesses; contractors; change certain provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate substitute for HB 187 would set up new consumer protection rules for 'vehicle value protection agreements,' the add-on products that promise to cover a car's lost value after a wreck or theft.
… A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices …
Georgia Equity and Fairness Commission Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 367 would create a new state commission to study how chattel slavery and its aftermath affected Black Georgians and to recommend possible remedies, including restitution, before automatically dissolving in mid-2027.
… federal, state, and local levels continued to perpetuate, condone, and often profit from practices that continued to brutalize and disadvantage the descendants of chattel slavery, including sharecropping, convict …
Second Amendment Preservation Act; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB121 would bar Georgia officials and police from helping enforce federal gun laws, and would let people sue local governments or officers who cooperate with federal firearms enforcement.
… Article 4 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dangerous instrumentalities and practices, is amended by adding a new part …
Dillard, Dr. Thelma; remarkable career and lifelong dedication and exemplary service in education, civil rights, and community leadership within the Bibb County region; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Dr. Thelma Dillard of the Bibb County region for more than five decades of work in education, civil rights, and community leadership.
… Thelma Dillard and her exemplary service in education, civil rights, and community leadership within the Bibb County region; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Dr. Thelma Dillard devoted 56 …
Bryant, Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Reverend Dr. Jamal-Harrison Bryant of Stonecrest, Georgia, for his civil rights and economic justice work, including leading the TargetFAST movement.
… for equitable corporate practices, accountability, and respect for Black buying power, continuing the legacy of economic nonviolence championed by Dr. King and other civil rights architects; and WHEREAS …
"Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act"; enact
Summary by Georgia Commons: Senate Bill 69 creates a new Georgia law regulating companies that fund lawsuits in exchange for a share of any winnings, requiring them to register with the state, disclose terms to consumers, and barring foreign-linked funders. It also lets seat belt non-use be considered as evidence in car accident lawsuits.
… Article 5 of Chapter 11 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to depositions and discovery under the "Georgia Civil Practice Act," is amended …
Crimes; justification for use of force in defense of self or others; revise standards
Summary by Georgia Commons: A House Judiciary substitute to HB 1226 would change Georgia's self-defense law by adding a presumption that force used in self-defense is reasonable, tightening how police can investigate such claims, and expanding civil immunity to cover a person's heirs.
The House Committee on Judiciary, Non Civil offers the following substitute to HB 1226: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 …
Professions and businesses; establish a professional health program to provide for monitoring and rehabilitation of impaired healthcare professionals; authorize
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 219 lets two Georgia licensing boards, the Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists and the Board of Nursing, set up confidential programs to monitor and help rehabilitate impaired healthcare professionals.
… Any entity that contracts with the board pursuant to Code Section 43-26-71 shall be immune from any liability, civil or criminal, that might otherwise be incurred …