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GA HB494
GA HB494Corporations; ownership of real property in this state by a foreign corporation constitutes doing business in this state; provide
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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to provide that ownership of real property in this state by a foreign corporation constitutes doing business in this state; to provide that ownership of real personal property in this state by a foreign limited liability company constitutes doing business in this state; to provide for service of process by email; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Georgia Code to provide that the ownership of real property in the state by a foreign corporation or limited liability company constitutes "doing business" in the state, which requires the foreign entity to obtain a certificate of authority to transact business in Georgia. The bill also allows for service of process on foreign corporations and limited liability companies by email. Additionally, it makes various other changes related to the transactions and activities of foreign entities in Georgia.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Kimberly Alexander (D)*,
Lydia Glaize (D)*,
Lynn Heffner (D)*,
Tish Naghise (D)*,
Rhonda Taylor (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64600 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215274 |
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