Bill > HB299

This bill repeals Code Section 44-7-19 of the Georgia state law, which previously placed restrictions on local governments' ability to regulate rent. By removing this section from the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the bill eliminates the existing prohibition that prevented local municipalities from creating their own rent control or rent stabilization policies. While the bill is brief, it effectively opens the door for local governments to potentially implement rent regulation measures at their discretion, which could impact housing affordability and rental markets in different cities and counties across Georgia. The bill follows standard legislative language by including a clause that automatically repeals any conflicting laws, ensuring that this change in rent regulation policy takes precedence over any previous statutes.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69973