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GA HB229
GA HB229Fair Business Practices Act of 1975; certain actions by digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services; prohibit
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 certain actions by digital application distribution platforms with regard to application store processing services; to provide for definitions; to provide for class actions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975" in Georgia to prohibit certain actions by digital application distribution platforms, such as requiring developers to use the platform's exclusive payment system or retaliate against developers who use alternative application stores or payment systems. It defines key terms like "digital application distribution platform," "in-application payment system," and "special-purpose digital application distribution platform." The bill allows for class action lawsuits to be brought for violations and exempts special-purpose platforms from the restrictions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Kasey Carpenter (R)*,
Houston Gaines (R)*,
Todd Jones (R)*,
Trey Kelley (R)*,
Dar'shun Kendrick (D)*,
Last Action
House Judiciary Gunter Subcommittee I (09:30 2/8/2021 132 CAP HYBRID) (on 02/08/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196456 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59193 |
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