Bill > SB494

This bill prohibits local government entities in Georgia from enacting or enforcing any restrictions on land or dwellings that are subject to long-term residential rental agreements (at least 12 months). It also makes it unlawful for local governments to prevent a person from occupying a dwelling based solely on whether they own the dwelling or not. The bill waives the sovereign immunity of local government entities to the extent necessary to effectuate this law, with a cap of $1 million per occurrence on damages. It allows for the recovery of interest prior to judgment and provides for the revocation and potential reinstatement of a local government's qualified status under Georgia's Department of Community Affairs if it violates this law.

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