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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Property Owners' Association Act," so as to prohibit a property owners' association from exercising enforcement authority over traffic laws, ordinances, or regulations; to authorize requests to law enforcement agencies to enforce traffic laws, ordinances, or regulations within a privately owned residential area; to provide for training; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "HOA Accountability and Training Act," amends the Georgia Property Owners' Association Act to prevent property owners' associations (HOAs) from enforcing traffic laws, ordinances, or regulations within their privately owned residential areas, though they can request law enforcement agencies to enforce these rules. Additionally, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2028, the Secretary of State will establish a training program of at least four hours for HOA board members covering topics like fiduciary duties, record keeping, conflicts of interest, compliance with governing documents, contract oversight, and conflict resolution, with existing board members needing to complete this training within 90 days of their appointment or election.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Jaha Howard (D)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72197 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239776 |
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