GeorgiaConsumer Transactions; increased consumer protection for homeowners entering into contracts with contractors following natural disasters; provide
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 10-1-393 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair or deceptive practices in consumer transactions unlawful and examples, so as to provide increased consumer protection for homeowners entering into contracts with contractors following natural disasters; to provide for certain contractual requirements; to provide for notice language; to amend Code Section 33-6-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, so as to prohibit the assignment of benefits in certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jul 1Effective DateLatest
- May 8Act 71Major
- May 8Senate Date Signed by Governor Brian KempBecame Law
- Apr 10Senate Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 4Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #447 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 31House Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed House
- Vote recorded House Vote #368 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 31House Third ReadersMinor
- Mar 20House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Mar 10House Second ReadersMinor
- Mar 6House First ReadersMinor
- Mar 4Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstitutePassed Senate
- Vote recorded Senate Vote #157 - 2025-2026 Regular Session. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 4Senate Third ReadMinor
- Mar 3Senate Read Second TimeMinor
- Feb 28Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteMinor
- Feb 20Senate Read and ReferredMinor
- Feb 19Senate HopperIntroduced